Mallikarjun Kharge Leads INDIA Alliance Meeting, Focus on Elections, Economy and Youth Issues

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Dated 8th June 2026

News By Dr. B R Abdul Wajid

Editor in Chief

New Delhi: Leaders of the INDIA Alliance met at the Constitution Club in New Delhi today and discussed a range of political, economic and social issues facing the country. The meeting was attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, and leaders of Left parties and other alliance partners.

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Addressing the meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition parties must remain united to take on the challenges facing the country. He alleged that constitutional institutions were under pressure, unemployment and inflation were rising, farmers and MSMEs were facing difficulties and examination irregularities had affected the future of lakhs of students.

VIDEO | Highlights of the Press Briefing | INDIA Parties | New Delhi | Source : @INCIndia Congress

After deliberations, the INDIA Alliance unanimously agreed on a five-point action plan. The alliance decided to send a letter to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), voter lists and the fairness of elections. It also demanded the immediate resignation of the Union Education Minister, alleging failures in handling issues related to NEET and CBSE examinations that have impacted lakhs of students across the country.

The alliance further resolved to continue raising issues such as unemployment, inflation, farmers’ concerns and atrocities against weaker sections. It urged the Central Government to convene an all-party meeting on matters of public interest. The leaders also decided that INDIA Alliance meetings will be held every two months, with the next meeting scheduled in Hyderabad in August. Parliamentary coordination among alliance partners will continue during the upcoming Monsoon Session, with daily coordination meetings planned in the office of the Leader of Opposition.

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“With the Monsoon Session of Parliament approaching, the INDIA Alliance leaders emphasized the need for greater unity and coordination among opposition parties. The alliance said it would continue to collectively raise issues affecting citizens and hold the government accountable on matters of public importance.” ~ News By Dr. B R Abdul Wajid.