During a meeting in Bengaluru Tuesday, 26 opposition parties christened their coalition as ‘INDIA’, an abbreviation for ‘Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance.’

Also, an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday.

Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru, Kharge said, “This was a very important meeting to save democracy and the Constitution in the interest of the people of the country.” “We have come together and discussed various points. With one voice, people supported the resolution adopted today,” he said.

“Our alliance will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA),” Kharge said.

He said an 11-member coordination committee will be set up, and its composition will be finalized in the next meeting in Mumbai. The dates for the Mumbai meeting will be announced soon.

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties held extensive deliberations in Bengaluru for finalizing a united strategy to take on the ruling NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. (with inputs from the agency)