Last year, over two dozen opposition parties in India joined forces to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming national election. However, the unity of the alliance, known as INDIA, is now showing signs of strain due to internal conflicts and ideological differences.
The alliance, led by the Indian National Congress party, includes powerful regional parties that are direct competitors in various states. Disagreements over seat-sharing and candidate selection have caused rifts within the alliance, with some key partners deciding to contest seats independently.
