Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav
Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav
NEH Report
5 min read
New Delhi/IBNS: In more support for the West Bengal chief minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has backed Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition alliance INDIA.
Speaking to the media, Lalu said, "Mamata Banerjee should be given the leadership. We will support her."
When asked about objections from the country's primary opposition party Congress, the former Bihar CM said, "Congress' objection means nothing."
In a recent interview with News 18 Bangla, Mamata has expressed her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc, which faced crushing defeat against the BJP in Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections.
"I had formed the INDIA alliance. What can I do if they can't run the show? I am not leading the front right now. I would appeal to the leaders of the front to fight unitedly," said Mamata and added, "I won't leave West Bengal for sure but if I have been given a chance to lead the INDIA bloc, I am able to do it from my state."
Speaking to the media, Lalu said, "Mamata Banerjee should be given the leadership. We will support her."
When asked about objections from the country's primary opposition party Congress, the former Bihar CM said, "Congress' objection means nothing."
In a recent interview with News 18 Bangla, Mamata has expressed her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc, which faced crushing defeat against the BJP in Haryana and Maharashtra assembly elections.
"I had formed the INDIA alliance. What can I do if they can't run the show? I am not leading the front right now. I would appeal to the leaders of the front to fight unitedly," said Mamata and added, "I won't leave West Bengal for sure but if I have been given a chance to lead the INDIA bloc, I am able to do it from my state."
Soon after the Trinamool Congress supremo's interest to lead the bloc, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) leader Surpiya Sule welcomed it and told ANI, "Mamata Banerjee is absolutely an integral part of the INDIA alliance. In a vibrant democracy, the opposition has a big role and responsibility, so if she wants to take more responsibility, we will be very happy."
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also said that Banerjee has projected a successful model in West Bengal where she has kept the BJP away from power.
"She has put forward her statement. Because she has shown a successful model in West Bengal where she has kept the BJP away from power and implemented good welfare schemes... Her election experience and fighting spirit, accordingly she has shared her interest. Whenever the INDIA bloc meeting takes place, our senior leaders will together take a decision," Chaturvedi was quoted as saying by NDTV.
On several issues, the TMC has maintained distance from the Congress in the ongoing winter session of parliament.
The TMC along with Samajwadi Party (SP) have skipped the joint Adani protests, which was led by Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
SP, the second largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha, has backed Mamata as the INDIA bloc leader.
SP national spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said as quoted by India Today, "If Mamata Banerjee has expressed any desire, the leaders of the INDIA alliance bloc should consider it and give her support. This will strengthen the alliance.
"Mamata Banerjee took the lead in stopping the BJP in Bengal. We have sympathy for her. We have an emotional bond with Mamata from before."
CPI, a Left party known for its traditional opposition to Mamata Banerjee, has also hit out at the Congress and called for an "introspection".
CPI general secretary D Raja blamed the Congress for the Haryana and Maharashtra defeats for not accommodating the allies.
Despite several allies rallied behind Mamata, the Congress has outrightly rejected the proposal where the party would have to shed the de facto leadership even after winning 99 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said as quoted by India Today, "Mamata Banerjee thinks so, but we don't. Her party runs as she says, we work as Congress says."
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also said that Banerjee has projected a successful model in West Bengal where she has kept the BJP away from power.
"She has put forward her statement. Because she has shown a successful model in West Bengal where she has kept the BJP away from power and implemented good welfare schemes... Her election experience and fighting spirit, accordingly she has shared her interest. Whenever the INDIA bloc meeting takes place, our senior leaders will together take a decision," Chaturvedi was quoted as saying by NDTV.
On several issues, the TMC has maintained distance from the Congress in the ongoing winter session of parliament.
The TMC along with Samajwadi Party (SP) have skipped the joint Adani protests, which was led by Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
SP, the second largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha, has backed Mamata as the INDIA bloc leader.
SP national spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said as quoted by India Today, "If Mamata Banerjee has expressed any desire, the leaders of the INDIA alliance bloc should consider it and give her support. This will strengthen the alliance.
"Mamata Banerjee took the lead in stopping the BJP in Bengal. We have sympathy for her. We have an emotional bond with Mamata from before."
CPI, a Left party known for its traditional opposition to Mamata Banerjee, has also hit out at the Congress and called for an "introspection".
CPI general secretary D Raja blamed the Congress for the Haryana and Maharashtra defeats for not accommodating the allies.
Despite several allies rallied behind Mamata, the Congress has outrightly rejected the proposal where the party would have to shed the de facto leadership even after winning 99 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said as quoted by India Today, "Mamata Banerjee thinks so, but we don't. Her party runs as she says, we work as Congress says."
Tags:
#Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav#northeast herald
NEH Report
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Kolkata: RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy's niece found hanging inside Alipore residence
The niece of RG Kar doctor rape and murder case, Sanjay Roy, was found dead inside the wardrobe in her Alipore residence in Kolkata on Sunday.
IBNS•Oct 21
Agra-Lucknow Expressway: Toll workers open gates for free after Diwali bonus denied
Employees at the Fatehabad toll plaza on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway staged a protest on Sunday over the non-payment of Diwali bonuses by keeping the toll gates open, allowing vehicles to pass without paying, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 21
QUAD nations to participate in first joint air exercise
The QUAD nations, India, the United States, Japan and Australia, will come together for the first time for a joint air exercise in November, media reports said.
IBNS•Oct 21
Modi wishes for stronger India-Israel ties as he responds to Netanyahu’s Diwali greetings
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for wishing the countrymen on Diwali and hoped to see the India-Israel Strategic Partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.
IBNS•Oct 21
Latest News
BNM chairman condemns Pakistan's attack on Afghanistan
IBNS•Oct 21
BNM protest in London against the siege of Zehri
IBNS•Oct 21
Kolkata: RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy's niece found hanging inside Alipore residence
IBNS•Oct 21
Pakistan: KP CM voices concern over forced deportation of Afghan refugees
IBNS•Oct 21
China: Woman buys food for her child, finds human teeth in sausage
IBNS•Oct 21
Advertisement 300x250
Advertisement 300x400
Advertisement 300x250