Congress looking at Sonia Gandhi for alliance unity in monsoon session

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who has been unwell for the past few weeks, is expected to become active once again to bring together the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) bloc.

- ANAND SINGH NEW DELHI

The alliance was formed to challenge the Narendra Modi-led government prior to the 2024 general elections.

While the I.N.D.I.A bloc remained united during the Lok Sabha polls, recent developments suggest a growing divide, with several alliance partners expressing differing views on key issues.

During the Parliament's Budget Session, the Trinamool Congress maintained distance from the I.N.D.I.A bloc on multiple matters. However, with the Monsoon Session set to begin on July 21, the Congress is now working to reunite all parties in the alliance to mount a collective attack on the government over various concerns, including the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

A senior party source said that Gandhi will soon take an active role in Parliament to corner the government on these issues. Under her leadership, the Congress has already started reaching out to alliance partners to build a common agenda.