INDIA Bloc Crunch: Key Leaders Meet in Delhi as TMC Faces Shock Resignation

A crucial INDIA alliance meeting is underway in New Delhi with participation from 23 political parties, as top opposition leaders gather to chart a unified strategy against the central government. The meeting is being held at a time when questions over the alliance’s cohesion and internal stability have once again come into focus. Senior leaders including Congress leaders, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav are present at the discussions. Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is also reported to have reached the venue, along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other regional leaders. The agenda is expected to focus on joint political action, parliamentary coordination, and a roadmap toward the 2029 general elections. However, the meeting has been marked by notable absences, with both the Aam Aadmi Party and the DMK staying away, further highlighting ongoing differences within the alliance. Political observers say these gaps underline the continuing challenges faced by the INDIA bloc in maintaining a consistent and united front. In a parallel political development, the Trinamool Congress suffered a setback as Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy reportedly resigned from the party and submitted his resignation to the Chairman of the Upper House. In his statement, he cited concerns over corruption within the party, triggering fresh political controversy and adding pressure on the TMC leadership. The resignation has raised questions about potential internal instability within the party at a time when its top leadership is engaged in a high-stakes opposition strategy meeting. Analysts suggest that further developments could determine whether this marks an isolated exit or signals a wider pattern of dissent. As deliberations continue inside the meeting, the opposition alliance faces the dual challenge of presenting a united political front while managing internal fractures and emerging controversies within key regional parties.