The INDIA bloc of opposition parties is set to stage a nationwide protest on December 22 in response to the recent suspension of 141 members from Parliament, as announced by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after a meeting involving 28 allied parties. Kharge labelled the mass suspension as undemocratic, emphasising that the issue raised by the opposition was legitimate. He highlighted the demand for the Home Minister and Prime Minister to address both Houses of Parliament, stressing that their absence inside the House undermines the democratic process.
Kharge expressed concerns that such actions by the government aimed to suppress democracy.
Regarding the anticipated announcement on seat-sharing arrangements among the parties, Kharge explained that these matters would be initially discussed at the state level. However, if consensus proves challenging in certain states, central leaders would intervene.
The Congress chief emphasised the unanimous agreement among the alliance members on joint programs and outlined plans for further meetings. Unlike previous gatherings, this meeting lacked the presence of prominent opposition figures like Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav at the subsequent press conference.