'Need to save India...' say members of UPA's new avatar (WATCH)
By Team Newsable | First Published Jul 18, 2023, 3:26 PM ISTOn Tuesday, opposition leaders justified the large-scale gathering of national and regional parties in Bengaluru by highlighting that the nation is currently at a critical juncture. They stressed the significance of a united opposition in countering the BJP in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Opposition leaders on Tuesday sought to justify the mega gathering of national and regional parties in Bengaluru, stating that the nation today stands at a critical juncture and how a unified opposition was essential to counter the BJP in the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In fact, they have reportedly united under the umbrella of INDIA -- Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance.
Let us hear what some key members of this new avatar of the UPA had to say:
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KM Kader Mohideen
President of Indian Union Muslim League
The British divided and ruled India.
Today, the BJP is dividing and ruining the country. Therefore, to save the country from the BJP, this meeting has been convened.
: KM Kader Mohideen ji, President of Indian Union Muslim League pic.twitter.com/MumveG9bJH
"The BJP's divisive actions are reminiscent of the British divide-and-rule policy. We convene this meeting to save the country from the BJP's ruinous path."
Sitaram Yechury
General Secretary of CPI-M
This meeting is important because we want to save India, as we know what India is.
The country is under tremendous multi-dimensional assault.
The country has to be saved in order to change for the better!
: ji, General Secretary, CPI(M) pic.twitter.com/joErVkfeJR
"This meeting is vital to save India from multi-dimensional assaults. We aim to bring positive change and safeguard the country's future."
Mamata Banerjee
Trinamool Congress
This meeting is good and fruitful. Its outcome will be beneficial for this country.
: CM of West Bengal ji pic.twitter.com/mnPXnbbo81
"This meeting holds great significance, and its outcome will be beneficial for our country."
Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party
PM Modi got a chance to rule the country for ten years and he has made a complete mess of almost every sector.
He has created hatred amongst the people, the economy is in shambles, inflation is at its peak, there is unemployment in all sectors. It is time for the people of India… pic.twitter.com/0SSernzOoS
"We must remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi due to his mismanagement in various sectors, fostering hatred, economic turmoil, and high inflation. Like-minded parties are uniting for the welfare of India."
Omar Abdullah
National Conference
This meeting is a continuation of the process that we started in Patna a few weeks ago. I think it's important that we put up a united stand against everything that is going wrong in this country, particularly the way in which the constitution is being eroded and the secular… pic.twitter.com/VNhu5OGvR3
— Congress (@INCIndia)"I think it's important that we put up a united stand against everything that is going wrong in this country, particularly the way in which the constitution is being eroded and the secular fabric of this country is being undermined. All sensible parties need to come together and unite in opposition to this."
Mehbooba Mufti
People's Democratic Party
आज हमारे देश के संविधान और लोकतंत्र के साथ खिलवाड़ किया जा रहा है।
विविधता जो इस देश की ताकत है, उसे तबाह किया जा रहा है।
इसलिए हम सब 'Idea Of India' को बचाने के लिए एकजुट हुए हैं।
: PDP अध्यक्ष जी pic.twitter.com/mDxGJoCSsW
"Our country's constitution and democracy are at risk. We stand united to protect the 'Idea of India' and its diversity."
Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal
देश के लोकतंत्र, संविधान और भाईचारे को बचाने के लिए हम एकजुट हुए हैं।
देश की संवैधानिक संस्थाओं का दुरुपयोग हो रहा है और देश की संपत्तियों को बेचा जा रहा है।
किसान, युवा, महंगाई जैसे असल मुद्दों पर बात न कर, सिर्फ नफरत की बातें की जा रही हैं।
: बिहार के उपमुख्यमंत्री… pic.twitter.com/1BbsXcZeq4
"We have united to protect democracy, the constitution, and brotherhood. The country's institutions are being misused, and we must address real issues like farmers, youth, and inflation."
Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party
देश और जनता को बचाने के लिए ये बैठक जरूरी है।
आज देश की दो-तिहाई जनता BJP के खिलाफ है।
: समाजवादी पार्टी अध्यक्ष जी pic.twitter.com/unksb7n7rA
"This meeting is essential to save the country and its people. A majority of the population is against the BJP."
Jayant Singh
Rashtriya Lok Dal
BJP के नए भारत में लोकतंत्र नहीं भीड़तंत्र है।
देश को एक मजबूत विकल्प चाहिए। हम मिलकर जनता के मुद्दों को साथ लेकर चलेंगे।
2024 में एक अच्छी और जनता के लिए काम करने वाली सरकार हमें मिलेगी।
: RLD अध्यक्ष जी pic.twitter.com/j3RgSVppwk
"In BJP's new India, mobocracy prevails instead of democracy. The country needs a strong alternative. Together, we will address people's issues and strive for a working government in 2024."
Lalu Prasad Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal
ये बैठक देश के लिए जरुरी है।
हमें देश को बचाना है, लोकतंत्र को बचाना है।
किसान, मजदूर, नौजवान सभी की रक्षा करनी है।
: RJD अध्यक्ष जी pic.twitter.com/mxKoHyWSL3
"This meeting is crucial for our country. We must save democracy, and protect farmers, labourers, and youth."
Dipankar
General Secretary of CPI (Marxist-Leninist)
The BJP is destroying the country in every possible way. We are being pushed backward. This is why it is important for the opposition parties to come together and defend our constitution.
This meeting will send out a strong message!
The 2024 elections are going to be a big mass… pic.twitter.com/HGZxFReu5u
"The BJP's destructive actions are pushing the country backwards. Opposition parties must unite to defend our constitution. The 2024 elections will be a mass movement to save India!"
ER Eswaran
General Secretary of Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi (KMDK)
This meeting is important because the nation is at a critical crossroads. Therefore, we have to protect the nation and defend the rights of our fellow citizens.
We have all come together for this purpose. Undoubtedly, in 2024, our alliance should govern the country and restore… pic.twitter.com/DHrh3LKaZs
"This meeting is crucial as the nation stands at a critical crossroads. We must protect the nation and citizens' rights. Our alliance aims to govern the country and restore the old era in 2024."
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