Last year, amid difficulties, opposition parties came together to form an I.N.D.I Alliance, presumably with the aim of contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This alliance likely raised hopes among the populace for a strong opposition to challenge the ruling party.
The alliance faced setbacks and uncertainties, particularly regarding seat sharing talks. These talks were unilaterally postponed, leading to confusion among the parties involved. The postponement was attributed to the assembly elections held in late 2023, with some parties opting to contest independently.
The reversal of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s stance can be seen as a significant blow to the opposition alliance.
Kumar, who was playing a pivotal role in architecting the alliance, decided to align with the BJP and NDA, thereby weakening the opposition narrative.
The departure of allies from the alliance, starting with the split in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), contributed to its fragmentation. This trend likely further eroded the alliance’s strength and cohesion.