The INDIA bloc divide: Why Mamata is all in but Stalin is walking 'ekla chalo' path | TheBriefWire
The INDIA bloc divide: Why Mamata is all in but Stalin is walking 'ekla chalo' path
Published 8 June 2026 ยท india
Both lost power. Both saw their political dominance challenged. Yet while Mamata Banerjee has turned to the INDIA bloc as a source of relevance and
Both lost power. Both saw their political dominance challenged. Yet while Mamata Banerjee has turned to the INDIA bloc as a source of relevance and protection, MK Stalin has chosen to focus on rebuilding his own turf. Their contrasting responses offer a glimpse into the next phase of opposition politics in India.
Published: June 8, 2026 โข 6:22 PM IST ยท Updated: June 8, 2026 โข 7:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Both saw their political dominance challenged.
Yet while Mamata Banerjee has turned to the INDIA bloc as a source of relevance and protection, MK Stalin has chosen to focus on rebuilding his own turf.
Their contrasting responses offer a glimpse into the next phase of opposition politics in India.