Trinamool Congress and Congress Drifting Apart: Issues Leading up to Lok Sabha Election 2024

2024-02-04 21:41:14

New Delhi – The Congress and Trinamool, which were at the forefront of building an opposition ‘India’ front aimed at defeating the BJP, are drifting apart as the Lok Sabha elections draw nearer. The front is reeling in Bengal, as a rift that started over seat-sharing has turned into a bigger row. While the Congress maintained maximum restraint in the war of words, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came out with severe criticism, including against Rahul Gandhi. Congress was shocked when Mamata herself, who maintained warm relations with Rahul during the formation of the front, attacked him. Yesterday, Rahul stated that the discussion is going on and the issues will be resolved, but with Mamata’s strong reaction, the possibility of that has disappeared.

Mamata’s words: Congress won’t even get 40 seats out of 300 contesting Lok Sabha elections. Rahul’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is just a photo-taking trip. He comes to Bengal like a migratory parrot. If Congress dares defeat BJP in UP, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. They said that they would give 2 seats in Bengal but they did not agree. Now let them contest all 42 seats alone.

What angered Mamata: Congress’s decision to join hands with Left parties. Trinamool is worried that this will pave the way for dividing Muslim votes and anti-BJP votes. PCC president Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary’s handling of alliance matters also angered Mamata. Trinamool offered 2 seats while Congress demanded 8 seats.

Congress move: Even if an alliance with Trinamool is not possible, it has been decided to contest in maximum 8-10 seats. The aim is to prevent splitting of anti-BJP votes.
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English Summary:

LokSabha Election 2024: Issues between Trinamool Congress and Congress