The 15-party opposition meet in Patna last week, hosted by Bihar chief minister and the JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, has left it to the next meet in Shimla to firm up a joint plan.
The Patna meeting remained exploratory, and bought time for itself before the first draft of the alliance could be formalised. It saw the presence of key opposition parties such as the DMK, TMC, Left parties, NCP and AAP, and it was significantly attended by the top leaders of Congress. It’s early to say, however, how much of it will turn into a steady rapport.
