Omar Abdullah urges Congress to strengthen leadership role in INDIA bloc

Omar Abdullah, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, stated that the Congress party must justify its leadership role in the INDIA bloc. He emphasized that Congress should not take its position for granted, as some allies feel it is not doing enough. Abdullah praised Sonia Gandhi's leadership within the alliance but expressed concerns about the bloc's engagement. He warned that the coalition risks becoming an election-time convenience without consistent interaction among its members. He stressed that the INDIA bloc's existence should extend beyond just the months leading up to elections. Abdullah called for regular meetings and collaboration to strengthen the alliance.