Opposition unity would be a game changer, says Jairam Ramesh

The Congress on Monday asserted that Opposition unity would be "a game changer" for the Indian political scenario and took a swipe at the BJP, saying those who used to talk of defeating the opposition parties alone are now making attempts to breathe new life into the NDA which had become a "ghost".Addressing a press conference in Bagaluru on the two-day crucial deliberations of Opposition parties starting Monday evening, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suddenly remembered the NDA. "Attempts are being made to breathe new life into the NDA. There used to be no talk about NDA and suddenly since the past few days we are hearing and reading about it. Suddenly, it was reported that an NDA meeting has been called for tomorrow. So NDA, which had become a ghost, attempts are now being made to breathe a new life into it," Ramesh said. Asked about whether the proposed opposition coalition will get a new name, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said the party was not solely deciding about the issue and a collective decision will be taken during the meeting.

#WATCH | When asked about topics for the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru and if UPA will get a new name, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal says, "We will take all decisions. I can't tell you now what are the issues that are going to be discussed. Congress is not deciding… pic.twitter.com/NLbFE6xhIw

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In a bid to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government in the 2024 general elections, several opposition parties will meet in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18 and are expected to iron out their differences and project a united front leading up to the Lok Sabha polls.

(Dr Mysi Patil is the State Correspondent)