Rahul Gandhi's Role In Question? More INDIA Leaders Back Mamata Banerjee
NDTV
The remarks over INDIA bloc's leadership play out against the backdrop of the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. Differences have cropped up on the strategy the Opposition must follow to corner the Narendra Modi government
In another sign that the Congress is getting cornered within the INDIA bloc, RJD founder and veteran politician Lalu Prasad Yadav today said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee should lead the Opposition alliance and that the Congress's objection to this "means nothing".
"Congress's objection means nothing. We will support Mamata... Mamata Banerjee should be given the leadership (of the INDIA Bloc)," the veteran leader said when asked about Ms Banerjee's remarks on leading the INDIA bloc.
Earlier this month, in a veiled swipe at the Congress, the West Bengal Chief Minister had said "everyone needs to be taken along" as the Opposition bloc moves against the BJP-ruled central government. Asked why she was not taking charge, she said, "If given the opportunity, I would ensure its smooth functioning. I don't want to go outside Bengal, but I can run it from here."
