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Mamata's Fiery Speech at INDIA Bloc Meet Earns Sonia Gandhi's Applause
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:42
Mamata's Fiery Speech at INDIA Bloc Meet Earns Sonia Gandhi's Applause
- •Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's speech at the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi received applause from Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
- •Banerjee declared the opposition alliance would "fight and win," vowing to restore democracy and protect the Constitution.
- •Sonia Gandhi was seen thumping the desk and patting Banerjee's back after her remarks, with Congress sharing the moment on X.
- •The INDIA bloc leaders met to strategize on electoral roll revision and concerns regarding the Election Commission.
- •Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized Banerjee, questioning her renewed engagement with Congress and her past reservations about Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
Key Questions Answered
The INDIA bloc leaders gathered in New Delhi to formulate a joint strategy regarding the special intensive revision of electoral rolls and to address opposition concerns over the Election Commission's functioning.
Mamata Banerjee delivered a fiery speech declaring that the opposition alliance would fight and win, assert that democracy would return, and state that they are ready to risk their lives to protect the Constitution.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned whether Mamata Banerjee's participation meant she was willing to accept Rahul Gandhi's leadership of the opposition, noting her past reservations and pointing out that she sought an alliance with Congress after losing elections in West Bengal.
