INDI Alliance Leaders Meet Over Lunch in Delhi, Kharge Announces Joint Protest at Jantar Mantar
New Delhi, 7th October 2026: Opposition leaders of the INDI Alliance met for lunch in Delhi on Wednesday, a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a protest in the national capital. The meeting was held to discuss the alliance’s political strategy and coordinate its next course of action.
The opposition leaders gathered at the Sagar Ratna restaurant on Janpath following an invitation from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting comes amid heightened political activity in Delhi and growing coordination among opposition parties over issues being raised against the government.
Kharge Announces Protest at Jantar Mantar
Speaking to reporters after the lunch meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the opposition leaders would jointly stage a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Kharge said that the leaders had discussed the situation and agreed to come together for the protest. The announcement signals a coordinated effort by the opposition to take their concerns to the streets and intensify their political campaign.
The decision comes just a day after Rahul Gandhi’s protest in Delhi, adding to the series of demonstrations and political activities being undertaken by opposition parties in the national capital.
Future Political Strategy Discussed
According to the report, the lunch meeting primarily focused on the future political strategy of the INDI Alliance. Leaders discussed the alliance’s next steps and ways to coordinate their activities on issues of common concern.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for leaders of different opposition parties to discuss a joint approach and strengthen coordination ahead of upcoming political developments.
The announcement of a protest at Jantar Mantar following the meeting indicates that the opposition alliance intends to maintain pressure through collective demonstrations.
Opposition Steps Up Coordination
The meeting in Delhi is significant as opposition parties have increasingly sought to present a coordinated front on major political issues. Kharge’s announcement of a joint protest further highlights the alliance’s attempt to demonstrate unity among its constituent parties.
With the protest planned at Jantar Mantar, attention will now turn to the issues the opposition leaders are expected to raise and the participation of various alliance partners.
The development comes at a time when political tensions in Delhi remain high, with opposition leaders continuing to organise protests and public demonstrations over their demands.
