‘INDIA bloc meeting finished on tea, biscuits without samosas, no…’: JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu

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ANI, Sunil Kumar Pintu said, "In the meeting yesterday, big leaders of several parties had come for sharing in the alliance. But no discussion on the same could be done. Yesterday's meeting was restricted to tea and biscuits." Pointing out Congress statements that they are short on funds, JD(U) MP said, "They are seeking donations of ₹138, ₹1380 or ₹13,800.

The donations are yet to come in. So, yesterday's meeting finished on just tea and biscuits without samosa and without any discussion on any serious issue." In order to raise funds ahead of the general election which is due next year, Kharge launched the party's crowdfunding campaign 'Donate for Desh' in the national capital on 18 December and asked people to join the fight against unemployment and rising costs This statement comes as recent media reports claimed that Bihar Chief Minister and JDU Supremo Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Yadav were "unhappy" and left the meeting early over proposal of Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge as the Prime Ministerial candidate. The Congress has, however, dismissed the rumours stating that the meeting was concluded on a ‘good note’.

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir while speaking to ANI said, “The meeting went on for five to six hours. The meeting was crucial and effective. It was concluded on a good note.