Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's decision to attend the NITI Aayog meeting has delivered a blow to the opposition's united front, particularly the INDIA Block, as the state gears up for assembly elections. This move contrasts sharply with the Congress-led opposition's boycott of the meeting.
The opposition alliance, INDIA Block, faces a significant setback as Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren breaks ranks to attend the NITI Aayog meeting. While Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced the boycott in protest of the budget, Soren's participation highlights a rift within the alliance.
Soren plans to present Jharkhand's case at the meeting, addressing issues such as coal royalty and the timely payment of the central share for various state-run schemes. This meeting, held in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will also see a report submitted by the state government to the NITI Aayog.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, who has reached Delhi for the meeting, represents another divergence within the opposition. Unlike the rest of the INDIA alliance, which includes the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, and DMK, Banerjee's participation suggests a nuanced stance.
Soren's decision to attend the meeting is seen as a strategic move amid reports of Congress demanding more seats in Jharkhand. This decision underscores the complexities of opposition unity and raises questions about the INDIA Block's cohesion as the assembly elections approach.
Hemant Soren's participation in the NITI Aayog meeting reveals the underlying tensions within the opposition alliance ahead of the Jharkhand elections. As the INDIA Block grapples with internal differences, Soren's move underscores the challenges of maintaining a united front against the central government.
