BJP Declares INDIA Bloc 'Dead and Buried' Following DMK Boycott

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the opposition INDIA bloc, declaring it 'dead and buried' and existing 'only on paper' following the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) decision to boycott a crucial meeting. BJP leaders stated that the DMK's absence from recent deliberations underscored deep-seated fissures and a lack of cohesion within the alliance, which was formed with the aim of challenging the BJP in the upcoming general elections. This public dismissal by the ruling party comes amidst ongoing efforts by the opposition coalition to present a united front against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Critics within the BJP argue that the DMK's boycott is not an isolated incident but rather indicative of broader disagreements and a struggle for leadership and direction within the INDIA bloc. They suggest that the alliance, despite its stated objectives, has failed to forge a common minimum program or present a credible alternative narrative to the electorate. The BJP's strong remarks are seen as an attempt to further demoralize the opposition and highlight its perceived weaknesses ahead of the electoral battle.