Sharad Pawar, a Rajya Sabha member, addressed concerns regarding differences among some Opposition parties within the INDIA bloc, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. He emphasized that senior leaders from other states would attempt to resolve issues such as seat-sharing agreements. While a meeting of the INDIA alliance has not been recently convened, Pawar reiterated the commitment of all parties within the bloc to work together.
He highlighted ongoing discussions at the state level, emphasizing the need for collaboration among allied parties. Pawar acknowledged challenges, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, where differences exist in seat-sharing formulas and ideological conflicts among certain parties. He affirmed the strategy of addressing these issues through dialogue and mediation by senior leaders from outside the respective states.