Opinion: The Opposition - A Caucus Riddled With Contradictions

As the opposition parties prepare for their meeting in Bengaluru, it is pertinent to recall BJP ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya's words about the Congress party's ideological inconsistency. "If there can be a magic box that contains a cobra and a mongoose living together, it is the Congress." #WATCH | Jaipur: Arvind Kejriwal must get a medal for telling lies...he used to speak a lot about his sincerity but he has nothing to say about the palace that he has built for himself spending Rs 50 Crore...whole nation is questioning, Kejriwal must give answer on this...he... pic.twitter.com/c3WXjvKZRk

While constructive opposition is imperative for a vibrant democracy, the current opposition coalition is nothing more than a caucus of contradictions. Their political philosophies are paradoxically polar to one another. 

PDA (Progressive Democratic Alliance) was Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's suggestion for a name. It can also signify Public Display of Affection, or, behind the screens, Private Disdain and Animosity.