The election results on Sunday in four states are being keenly watched by parties of the INDIA grouping, with the Congress’ performance likely to affect the dynamics in the opposition alliance which will now step up preparations to take on the BJP in next year’s general elections.
While some parties including the TMC, AAP and SP were keen on having early seat-sharing talks, the Congress delayed the deliberations pending the outcome of assembly polls.
Sources said this was a deliberate effort on the part of the grand old party, which wanted more bargaining power in seat-sharing, as it was expecting a good outcome in these polls.
With results out on Sunday, hectic political activities will begin soon with the focus on holding further talks with regional players to iron out differences, hold seat-sharing talks and unitedly move forward to defeat the BJP in 2024, they said.
Leaders of opposition parties have already urged Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to move forward in bringin
