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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has redefined the INDIA bloc, clarifying that it does not include the CPM or the Bengal Congress. She has also stated that she will provide 'outside support' to the Opposition bloc if it comes to power after the general election.
Banerjee's decision to exclude the CPM and Bengal Congress from the INDIA bloc is a significant development. The CPM is a former ally of the Congress, while the Bengal Congress is led by Adhir Chowdhury, a senior Congress leader who has been a vocal critic of Banerjee.
Banerjee's decision to provide 'outside support' to the INDIA alliance is also a significant development. This suggests that she is willing to work with the Congress and other opposition parties to defeat the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The BJP, which has saturated the Hindi heartland, is hoping to make up the deficit in 370 seats from the south and Bengal. As the election drags on in peak summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have been regular visitors to the state, eye on its 42 Lok Sabha seats.
It remains to be seen whether Banerjee's decision to exclude the CPM and Bengal Congress from the INDIA bloc will help the Opposition alliance defeat the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. However, her decision to provide 'outside support' to the alliance is a positive sign for the Opposition.
In conclusion, Mamata Banerjee's decision to redefine the INDIA bloc is a significant development that could have a major impact on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Her decision to exclude the CPM and Bengal Congress from the bloc and to provide 'outside support' to the Opposition alliance could help the Opposition defeat the BJP in the upcoming elections.
Source: Mamata Banerjee Redefines INDIA Bloc, Says Will Provide "Outside Support"