In the lead-up to the INDIA bloc meeting on June 8, 2026, posters targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared across prominent roundabouts in New Delhi. These posters featured critical remarks from key opposition figures, including Sharad Pawar, Mamata Banerjee, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal, reflecting their past comments on Gandhi and the Congress party. The upcoming meeting, termed the 'Janbandhan' gathering, is significant as it aims to unite nearly 23 opposition parties following recent electoral setbacks. Leaders will discuss strategies for future state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, emphasizing the need for coordination among allies and a united front against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Notable attendees are expected to include Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, and Uddhav Thackeray, among others, as they seek to address internal differences and strengthen their coalition ahead of critical elections.