A prominent figure within the Opposition bloc, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, emphasized the need for advanced notification of meetings, asserting that chief ministers should be informed at least 7-10 days in advance, considering their hectic schedules. On Wednesday, Mamata Banerjee disclosed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had contacted her two days prior regarding the Opposition Alliance INDIA meeting. However, Banerjee conveyed to Gandhi that she was unaware of the scheduled meeting, highlighting the importance of timely and comprehensive communication.
As a key leader in the Opposition coalition, Mamata Banerjee underscored the challenges faced by chief ministers and advocated for a more considerate approach to scheduling meetings. She pointed out that these leaders, responsible for governing their states, often have busy calendars, necessitating adequate lead time for effective planning.
Additionally, Mamata Banerjee revealed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin couldn't attend the originally scheduled meeting on Wednesday due to severe rain and floods in Chennai. She empathetically acknowledged that chief ministers, especially during crisis situations, cannot afford to leave their states.
The meeting of the opposition bloc, initially slated for Wednesday, has been postponed to December 17, as confirmed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav. The decision to reschedule the meeting was made after key leaders, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, opted not to attend.
This development follows the previous opposition meeting hosted by Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, where Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and chief ministers from five states participated. The ongoing coordination and scheduling challenges within the opposition ranks highlight the importance of effective communication and planning in the pursuit of a unified political front.
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