TMC’s mega rally is underway at the historic Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata, that would virtually kick-start the opposition’s campaign ahead of the coming general election.
Convened by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who is aiming to project herself as the face of the opposition, the rally at noon is being attended by the who’s who of Indian politics -- a former prime minister, several current and former chief ministers and stalwarts from various political outfits from across the country.
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More than 20 national leaders, including former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha and Arun Shourie; three present chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Chandrababu Naidu and H D Kumaraswamy; and former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Akhilesh Yadav and Gegong Apang attended the meeting.
Jan 19, 02:41 PM (IST)
"I appeal to all leaders, come together... a small group of experts should come together to form a manifesto," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:40 PM (IST)
"Forget differences, come together otherwise it's not so easy," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:39 PM (IST)
"What is our policy and programme, how we are going to come together is the question," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:38 PM (IST)
"All the leaders who are committed to secular, democratic system have gathered here... this is the first such mega rally after Karnataka government formation. The main task is how to move forward," says former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:34 PM (IST)
"BJP is trying to break away parties, it is trying to break everyone," says Mallikarjun Kharge.
Jan 19, 02:33 PM (IST)
"You (Narendra Modi) are indulging in corruption on behalf of the corporates," says Mallikarjun Kharge.
Jan 19, 02:30 PM (IST)
"The country at large is under immense strain... politically our institutions are being undermined... the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will not be ordinary ones. This will be elections to restore faith in democracy... and to defeat the forces trying to sabotage Constitution of India. This rally marks an important attempt to galvanise leaders," says Sonia Gandhi in a message delivered by senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
Convened by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who is aiming to project herself as the face of the opposition, the rally at noon is being attended by the who’s who of Indian politics -- a former prime minister, several current and former chief ministers and stalwarts from various political outfits from across the country.
Also Read | ‘Country waiting for new prime minister’: Akhilesh Yadav before mega Opposition rally in Kolkata
More than 20 national leaders, including former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha and Arun Shourie; three present chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal, Chandrababu Naidu and H D Kumaraswamy; and former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, Akhilesh Yadav and Gegong Apang attended the meeting.
Jan 19, 02:41 PM (IST)
"I appeal to all leaders, come together... a small group of experts should come together to form a manifesto," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:40 PM (IST)
"Forget differences, come together otherwise it's not so easy," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:39 PM (IST)
"What is our policy and programme, how we are going to come together is the question," says HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:38 PM (IST)
"All the leaders who are committed to secular, democratic system have gathered here... this is the first such mega rally after Karnataka government formation. The main task is how to move forward," says former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Deve Gowda.
Jan 19, 02:34 PM (IST)
"BJP is trying to break away parties, it is trying to break everyone," says Mallikarjun Kharge.
Jan 19, 02:33 PM (IST)
"You (Narendra Modi) are indulging in corruption on behalf of the corporates," says Mallikarjun Kharge.
Jan 19, 02:30 PM (IST)
"The country at large is under immense strain... politically our institutions are being undermined... the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will not be ordinary ones. This will be elections to restore faith in democracy... and to defeat the forces trying to sabotage Constitution of India. This rally marks an important attempt to galvanise leaders," says Sonia Gandhi in a message delivered by senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
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