Opposition parties need to come together to fight BJP in Lok Sabha polls, says Mehbooba Mufti
The Hindu
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister interview Opposition parties need to come together to fight BJP in Lok Sabha polls, says Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has said all opposition parties will have to unite to give a formidable fight to the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but expressed doubts about such an alliance coming into existence.
In an interview with PTI in Srinagar, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said a grand Opposition alliance needs to have Congress as its nucleus but the BJP is dividing the Opposition camp to ensure that it does not happen.
She also questioned the silence of Samajwadi Party leader Akhikesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati.
“Unless and until opposition parties don’t come together, I don’t think there is going to be a formidable opposition to the BJP. (But), are they in a position to come together with this ED, NIA and other agencies at their throat? Look at Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati. They are not saying anything. Why are they silent?” she said.
Ms. Mehbooba said the BJP government, which came with such a huge mandate, could have done wonders, but, “unfortunately, it seems, as (Delhi chief minister) (Arvind) Kejriwal said, they don’t have any vision for the country”.
“The only thing is…it seems to be they are ruling this country like a 'mafia'. If you can’t get things done in your own way, then use all crooked ways,” she added.
The PDP president said with agencies after various politicians, “I have my own doubts if the opposition parties can come together”.