Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Congress MP Tiwari Dismisses Mamata Banerjee as INDIA Bloc Leader, Cites Strong Alliance
A Congress MP said the INDIA Bloc alliance is strong and united, rejecting rumors that West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee could lead the Opposition.
This comes after the Congress had a bad showing in Bihar elections, making some people want a new leader for the alliance.
The MP also said the Congress is planning to fight back against something the Election Commission is doing that they think is unfair.
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari rejects speculation of Mamata Banerjee leading INDIA Bloc
Trinamool Congress pushes for Mamata Banerjee as Opposition coalition leader
Congress' poor performance in Bihar elections fuels calls for leadership change
Tiwari opposes Election Commission's Special Intensive Review exercise
Congress to strategize against alleged voter fraud by EC and BJP
- Who
- Congress MP Pramod Tiwari, Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal CM), Congress party, Trinamool Congress party
- What
- Dismisses speculation about Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA Bloc, opposes Election Commission's review exercise
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address speculation about Mamata Banerjee's leadership role and to oppose the Election Commission's review exercise
Congress Party
Trinamool Congress Party
Leadership of INDIA Bloc
Congress Party
Rejects Mamata Banerjee as leader, citing strong alliance
Trinamool Congress Party
Pushes for Mamata Banerjee as leader, claiming stronger results
- Alliance Name
- INDIA Bloc
- Congress Seats Won in Bihar
- 6
- RJD Seats Won in Bihar
- 25
- NDA Seats Won in Bihar
- 202
- Total Seats in Bihar Assembly
- 243
