With the split in the Opposition camp wide open after the Trinamool Congress refused to back Opposition candidate Margaret Alva in the Vice-Presidential election, there are visible attempts at ‘damage control’.
Taking to Twitter on Friday, Ms. Alva said, “The TMC's decision to abstain from voting in the VP election is disappointing. This isn't the time for 'whataboutery', ego or anger. This is the time for courage, leadership & unity. I believe, @MamataOfficial, who is the epitome of courage, will stand with the opposition”.
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, too appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a rethink.
