The constituents of the INDIA bloc have accepted Mallikarjun Kharge as chairperson of the opposition grouping, but are divided over the appointment of Nitish Kumar as convener. Mamata Banerjee s opposition to Kumar s candidature has caused tensions within the alliance. | Latest News India
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is seeking to mobilise support in the state mainly around three issues - caste survey, reservation and special category status - to ensure electoral gains for the ruling Mahagathbandhan, the grand alliance of his JDU, RJD, Congress and Left parties.