As India approaches the final phase of voting, the election campaign silence descends. Anticipation builds for the results, and while it's a time for some repose, the Indian coalition appears restless. This narrative stems from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge organizing a crucial coalition meeting on the final day of voting, reportedly to review election strategies.
Discussions could also encompass Arvind Kejriwal's return from detention and other pressing issues. Meanwhile, Kharge's exclusive dialogue with Aaj Tak covered various topics, including the current elections, situational assessments during their campaign, and more.
He remarked on the intensity of the election, coalition efforts, vote bank solidification, and prevailing trends indicating the coalition's edge over BJP, who seem troubled, including the Prime Minister. He criticized the Prime Minister's rhetoric, which he found inappropriate for a leader tasked with unifying the country.
Addressing inflation and the misuse of the constitution, Kharge said, 'It's not a numbers game; it's about the coalition fighting unitedly and outperforming expectations.' He assured that the Indian coalition will secure more than 273 seats.
On the choice of Prime Minister, the Congress chief shared that the coalition would convene to finalize who will lead and form policies, emphasizing the goal to oust those eroding Gandhi's ideology, rather than a focus on individual leadership roles within the coalition.
Regarding Modi's meditative practices, Kharge questioned the necessity of such displays when one could worship privately at home. He further criticized the BJP and the PM for making false claims to boost morale, despite the apparent lack of a clear pathway to victory.
The informal meeting scheduled for June 1st will discuss logistical plans for the counting day. Addressing the absence of TMC, Kharge referenced election timings and prior commitments by Mamata Banerjee.
Debating the possibility of his becoming PM, Kharge humbly stated his dedication as a Congress soldier, dismissing any community-based leadership and expressing loyalty to the Congress cause, with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi at the helm, and reiterating a collective decision-making approach.
In light of exit polls, Congress announced abstaining from debate participation, prioritizing voter decisions over speculative discussions for TRPs. Pawan Khera, a Congress leader, emphasized waiting for actual results on June 4th rather than engaging in conjecture, reinforcing the Congress's stance to contribute meaningful insights to debates post-results announcement.
