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Last Updated:<\/span>December 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/time><\/p>\nIn a politically significant remark, Abdullah said he believes that the INDIA bloc “pushed Nitish Kumar back into the arms of the NDA”.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nJammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah. (File Photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nA political slugfest broke out after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the opposition\u2019s Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is \u201con life support” and risks being wheeled into the \u201cICU” due to infighting and failure to match the BJP\u2019s relentless election machine.<\/p>\nHis comments have raised a political storm as some allies scoffed at his remarks; some agreed, while the BJP chuckled.<\/p>\nWhat Omar Abdullah Said?<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile speaking at the HT Leadership Summit<\/em> in New Delhi on Saturday, the National Conference leaders detailed the \u201corganisational and strategic failures” of the opposition bloc, contrasting its approach with the BJP\u2019s \u201cunparalleled” work ethic.<\/p>\nTalking about the INDIA bloc\u2019s current health, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Bihar elections, Abdullah said, \u201cWe\u2019re sort of on life support, but every once in a while, somebody brings out his paddles and gives us a bit of a shock, and we get up again. But then, unfortunately, results like Bihar happen, and we slump down again, and then somebody has to wheel us into the ICU.”<\/p>\nHe also blamed the INDIA bloc for the return of Nitish Kumar to the BJP-led NDA, saying, \u201cI believe that we pushed Nitish Kumar back into the arms of the NDA.”<\/p>\nHe also pointed to the alliance\u2019s failure to take a cohesive view, citing the decision to consciously exclude the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) from the Bihar seat-sharing arrangement despite the party\u2019s presence in the state.<\/p>\nHe further compared the INDIA bloc\u2019s electioneering to that of the BJP, and said the opposition alliance is structurally unable to compete with the ruling party\u2019s disciplined approach.<\/p>\n\u201cThey have an unparalleled election machine,” he said, noting that this strength goes beyond mere organisation and funding. They also have an incredible work ethic in terms of how they deal with elections\u2026 They fight every election as if their lives depend on it. We sometimes fight elections as if we don\u2019t care,” he said.<\/p>\nPolitical Storm Over Remarks<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe remarks have triggered strong reactions, with some INDIA bloc allies targeted him, while some agreed with his stance.<\/p>\nRJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha sharply responded to Abdullah\u2019s remarks and said that Abdullah himself is responsible if the bloc is in such a state.<\/p>\n\u201cPeople comment hastily in adverse circumstances, but one should avoid doing so. Everything is in the hands of the public. If the alliance is on life support, Omar is also a part of the alliance. What are his attempts to revive it? This is not about one political party; it is the responsibility of all members. Responsibility does not end with taunting,” Jha said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | On Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018INDIA bloc on life support\u2019 remark, RJD leader Manoj Jha (@manojkjhadu<\/a>) says, \u201cWhen there are slightly adverse circumstances \u2014 for whatever reason \u2014 some people rush to make quick comments. One should refrain from that. Everything\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/D8V76RVgpi<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMeanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) echoed similar sentiments and said that no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place after the Lok Sabha Polls.<\/p>\nRajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, \u201cOmar Abdullah has always been very straightforward in his politics. He is clear about what he thinks, and he expresses it openly. As for the INDIA alliance, even before the Bihar elections, Uddhav Thackeray had said that a meeting was necessary, but after the Lok Sabha elections, no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place.”<\/p>\nLeft parties have also admitted that poor coordination remains a serious concern.<\/p>\nBJP Takes A Dig<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe BJP, meanwhile, is having a laugh over the lack of cohesion in the opposition bloc. Party leader Pradeep Bhandari said that this is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi as key figures within the INDIA bloc are increasingly questioning his leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95 elections, Congress has become a parasitic party,” he said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah. (File Photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
A political slugfest broke out after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the opposition\u2019s Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) is \u201con life support” and risks being wheeled into the \u201cICU” due to infighting and failure to match the BJP\u2019s relentless election machine.<\/p>\n
His comments have raised a political storm as some allies scoffed at his remarks; some agreed, while the BJP chuckled.<\/p>\n
While speaking at the HT Leadership Summit<\/em> in New Delhi on Saturday, the National Conference leaders detailed the \u201corganisational and strategic failures” of the opposition bloc, contrasting its approach with the BJP\u2019s \u201cunparalleled” work ethic.<\/p>\nTalking about the INDIA bloc\u2019s current health, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Bihar elections, Abdullah said, \u201cWe\u2019re sort of on life support, but every once in a while, somebody brings out his paddles and gives us a bit of a shock, and we get up again. But then, unfortunately, results like Bihar happen, and we slump down again, and then somebody has to wheel us into the ICU.”<\/p>\nHe also blamed the INDIA bloc for the return of Nitish Kumar to the BJP-led NDA, saying, \u201cI believe that we pushed Nitish Kumar back into the arms of the NDA.”<\/p>\nHe also pointed to the alliance\u2019s failure to take a cohesive view, citing the decision to consciously exclude the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) from the Bihar seat-sharing arrangement despite the party\u2019s presence in the state.<\/p>\nHe further compared the INDIA bloc\u2019s electioneering to that of the BJP, and said the opposition alliance is structurally unable to compete with the ruling party\u2019s disciplined approach.<\/p>\n\u201cThey have an unparalleled election machine,” he said, noting that this strength goes beyond mere organisation and funding. They also have an incredible work ethic in terms of how they deal with elections\u2026 They fight every election as if their lives depend on it. We sometimes fight elections as if we don\u2019t care,” he said.<\/p>\nPolitical Storm Over Remarks<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe remarks have triggered strong reactions, with some INDIA bloc allies targeted him, while some agreed with his stance.<\/p>\nRJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha sharply responded to Abdullah\u2019s remarks and said that Abdullah himself is responsible if the bloc is in such a state.<\/p>\n\u201cPeople comment hastily in adverse circumstances, but one should avoid doing so. Everything is in the hands of the public. If the alliance is on life support, Omar is also a part of the alliance. What are his attempts to revive it? This is not about one political party; it is the responsibility of all members. Responsibility does not end with taunting,” Jha said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | On Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018INDIA bloc on life support\u2019 remark, RJD leader Manoj Jha (@manojkjhadu<\/a>) says, \u201cWhen there are slightly adverse circumstances \u2014 for whatever reason \u2014 some people rush to make quick comments. One should refrain from that. Everything\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/D8V76RVgpi<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMeanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) echoed similar sentiments and said that no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place after the Lok Sabha Polls.<\/p>\nRajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, \u201cOmar Abdullah has always been very straightforward in his politics. He is clear about what he thinks, and he expresses it openly. As for the INDIA alliance, even before the Bihar elections, Uddhav Thackeray had said that a meeting was necessary, but after the Lok Sabha elections, no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place.”<\/p>\nLeft parties have also admitted that poor coordination remains a serious concern.<\/p>\nBJP Takes A Dig<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe BJP, meanwhile, is having a laugh over the lack of cohesion in the opposition bloc. Party leader Pradeep Bhandari said that this is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi as key figures within the INDIA bloc are increasingly questioning his leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95 elections, Congress has become a parasitic party,” he said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Talking about the INDIA bloc\u2019s current health, particularly in the aftermath of the recent Bihar elections, Abdullah said, \u201cWe\u2019re sort of on life support, but every once in a while, somebody brings out his paddles and gives us a bit of a shock, and we get up again. But then, unfortunately, results like Bihar happen, and we slump down again, and then somebody has to wheel us into the ICU.”<\/p>\n
He also blamed the INDIA bloc for the return of Nitish Kumar to the BJP-led NDA, saying, \u201cI believe that we pushed Nitish Kumar back into the arms of the NDA.”<\/p>\n
He also pointed to the alliance\u2019s failure to take a cohesive view, citing the decision to consciously exclude the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) from the Bihar seat-sharing arrangement despite the party\u2019s presence in the state.<\/p>\n
He further compared the INDIA bloc\u2019s electioneering to that of the BJP, and said the opposition alliance is structurally unable to compete with the ruling party\u2019s disciplined approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey have an unparalleled election machine,” he said, noting that this strength goes beyond mere organisation and funding. They also have an incredible work ethic in terms of how they deal with elections\u2026 They fight every election as if their lives depend on it. We sometimes fight elections as if we don\u2019t care,” he said.<\/p>\n
The remarks have triggered strong reactions, with some INDIA bloc allies targeted him, while some agreed with his stance.<\/p>\n
RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha sharply responded to Abdullah\u2019s remarks and said that Abdullah himself is responsible if the bloc is in such a state.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople comment hastily in adverse circumstances, but one should avoid doing so. Everything is in the hands of the public. If the alliance is on life support, Omar is also a part of the alliance. What are his attempts to revive it? This is not about one political party; it is the responsibility of all members. Responsibility does not end with taunting,” Jha said as quoted by news agency PTI.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | On Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018INDIA bloc on life support\u2019 remark, RJD leader Manoj Jha (@manojkjhadu<\/a>) says, \u201cWhen there are slightly adverse circumstances \u2014 for whatever reason \u2014 some people rush to make quick comments. One should refrain from that. Everything\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/D8V76RVgpi<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMeanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) echoed similar sentiments and said that no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place after the Lok Sabha Polls.<\/p>\nRajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, \u201cOmar Abdullah has always been very straightforward in his politics. He is clear about what he thinks, and he expresses it openly. As for the INDIA alliance, even before the Bihar elections, Uddhav Thackeray had said that a meeting was necessary, but after the Lok Sabha elections, no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place.”<\/p>\nLeft parties have also admitted that poor coordination remains a serious concern.<\/p>\nBJP Takes A Dig<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe BJP, meanwhile, is having a laugh over the lack of cohesion in the opposition bloc. Party leader Pradeep Bhandari said that this is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi as key figures within the INDIA bloc are increasingly questioning his leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95 elections, Congress has become a parasitic party,” he said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | On Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018INDIA bloc on life support\u2019 remark, RJD leader Manoj Jha (@manojkjhadu<\/a>) says, \u201cWhen there are slightly adverse circumstances \u2014 for whatever reason \u2014 some people rush to make quick comments. One should refrain from that. Everything\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/D8V76RVgpi<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMeanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) echoed similar sentiments and said that no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place after the Lok Sabha Polls.<\/p>\nRajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, \u201cOmar Abdullah has always been very straightforward in his politics. He is clear about what he thinks, and he expresses it openly. As for the INDIA alliance, even before the Bihar elections, Uddhav Thackeray had said that a meeting was necessary, but after the Lok Sabha elections, no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place.”<\/p>\nLeft parties have also admitted that poor coordination remains a serious concern.<\/p>\nBJP Takes A Dig<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe BJP, meanwhile, is having a laugh over the lack of cohesion in the opposition bloc. Party leader Pradeep Bhandari said that this is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi as key figures within the INDIA bloc are increasingly questioning his leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95 elections, Congress has become a parasitic party,” he said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) echoed similar sentiments and said that no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place after the Lok Sabha Polls.<\/p>\n
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said, \u201cOmar Abdullah has always been very straightforward in his politics. He is clear about what he thinks, and he expresses it openly. As for the INDIA alliance, even before the Bihar elections, Uddhav Thackeray had said that a meeting was necessary, but after the Lok Sabha elections, no major meeting of the full alliance has taken place.”<\/p>\n
Left parties have also admitted that poor coordination remains a serious concern.<\/p>\n
The BJP, meanwhile, is having a laugh over the lack of cohesion in the opposition bloc. Party leader Pradeep Bhandari said that this is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi as key figures within the INDIA bloc are increasingly questioning his leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95 elections, Congress has become a parasitic party,” he said as quoted by PTI.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Delhi: On Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u201cINDIA bloc on life support” remark, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari says, \u201cThis is a slap on the leadership of Rahul Gandhi within the INDI alliance. Whether it is Omar Abdullah or Hemant Soren, all believe that after Rahul Gandhi has lost 95\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vAztu5UQpu<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He further argued that criticism from within the coalition itself reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Congress\u2019 direction under Gandhi.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis shows that even leaders within the INDI alliance are now speaking against his leadership. It also proves that the reason for their defeat is not EVMs or any other excuse like SIR, but Rahul Gandhi\u2019s anti-national stance. Be it Hemant Soren or Omar Abdullah, people do not take Rahul Gandhi seriously,” he added.<\/p>\n
26 opposition parties formed a coalition \u2018INDIA\u2019 (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to take on the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n
(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 07, 2025, 16:45 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Omar Abdullah\u2019s \u2018Life Support\u2019 Remark Deepens INDIC Bloc Discord, BJP Takes A Dig<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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