Mamata Banerjee, the chief of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), departed for Delhi to participate in the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for June 8. This meeting is significant as it marks the first gathering of the opposition coalition following TMC's defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections. The meeting's importance is heightened by internal conflicts within the bloc, particularly the DMK's decision to boycott it. The DMK's boycott stems from feelings of betrayal by Congress, which has supported the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the elections, despite being part of a coalition that won five seats. Additionally, the CPI(M) has raised concerns about a 'systematic campaign' against its leadership during the Keralam assembly elections, with MA Baby, CPI(M) general secretary, addressing these issues in a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. He criticized Congress leaders for suggesting collusion between CPI(M) and the BJP. The INDIA bloc was formed to unite various parties against the BJP, making this meeting crucial for strategizing against the ruling party's growing dominance.