What is the opinion of Punjabi media on NDA vs India alliance fight?

In view of next year’s Lok Sabha elections, Punjabi newspapers have prominently expressed their opinion this week on the growing front-line between the ruling party and the opposition and the launch of Chandrayaan-3 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Here is a look-

Jagbani, published from Jalandhar, writes on the mobilization and politics of the ruling party and the opposition, on the one hand, where the anti-BJP parties are engaged in the exercise of uniting to challenge the ruling BJP-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, on the other hand, the BJP is also trying to strengthen the NDA and increase its scope. After the first meeting of anti-BJP parties in Patna on 23 June, the second meeting was held in Bengaluru on 17-18 July. In the meeting, where the leaders of 26 parties against the BJP tried to give the message of ‘we are one’, the new alliance has been named ‘India’ (India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). In response to the meeting of the opposition parties, a meeting of the constituents of the NDA was held on 18 July itself. This is being seen as a show of strength by the BJP. The participation of 38 parties has been claimed in this meeting. The newspaper further writes, both the meetings of BJP-led NDA and anti-BJP parties are indicating a major change in the country’s politics. From this both NDA and ‘India’ will emerge stronger.

The Punjabi Tribune, published from Chandigarh, writes that before the meeting of the opposition, showing softness towards the Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress had announced its opposition to the central government’s ordinance limiting the powers of the Delhi government. With this initiative, a feeling has developed in the alliance that despite mutual opposition in the states, these parties will try to come closer ideologically. The next meeting of the alliance will be held in Mumbai in which the name of the convenor will be decided. The newspaper further writes that, while opposition parties need alliances to survive, the BJP is forging alliances to ensure success and come to power in 2024. The BJP is worried about the defeat in the Karnataka assembly elections. That’s why BJP is trying to win back the trust of its allies by uniting them again. The newspaper writes on the politics of the opposition, the main question is whether the opposition will fight the Lok Sabha elections with a consensus or will there be an agreement only for the distribution of seats. Whatever may be the situation, it is certain that the conduct, conduct and results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be different from the 2019 elections.

The recent political developments mean that serious preparations have begun for the next year’s general elections, writes Punjabi Jagran. This time the Congress party seems to be moving forward in a unique way. On the other hand, BJP’s old allies in NDA have started returning to it again. This means that by the time the general parliamentary elections are held, the country will witness a new political landscape with new equations being formed. There has been an old tradition of coalition politics in the country. The general elections to be held next year are being considered as a big challenge for the ruling NDA and the opposition parties.

Aaj Di Awaz writes, As the Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections of some states are coming closer, all big and small leaders of the ruling and opposition parties are breathing dry. The reason is that he has not done anything for the people of the country till date. Whether it is Congress or BJP, national party or regional party, all have done welfare of their own families in the name of public welfare. The general public has further sunk in the quagmire of poverty, and the prosperity of the families of the leaders is talking headlong. With the increase in the use of social media and other means of raising awareness, the countrymen are beginning to understand the purported agenda of development and prosperity of political parties. That’s why people are seen adopting the policy of avoiding facing all these in the elections. Seeing this trend of people, now both Congress and BJP are worried. If people’s anger continues to increase like this, then their political annihilation is certain in the near future. That is why in order to fool the public once again, both Congress and BJP are trying to mislead the people of their states by making regional parties their henchmen.

Deshsevak published from Chandigarh writes that after the Patna meeting of the opponents, the Bharatiya Janata Party remembered its NDA and made special efforts to make its meeting effective. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a special welcome to the leaders of the constituents of NDA. After this meeting, the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi became very viral in which he is seen saying that he alone is heavy on all the opponents.

The daily Spokesman writes, Opposition leaders have turned their rivalry into their strength instead of switching parties to escape the ED. Prime Minister Modi’s ‘India; Attacking the alliance within a few moments clearly means that this alliance is a danger bell for the BJP. Even though experts are predicting that the opposition is still weak in front of BJP, in 2024 this alliance may come out in a very different form. The newspaper writes that the opposition will have to explain to the common people that their alliance is not just to save their existence. Rather they want to improve the future of the common Indian.

Punjabi Jagran writes on the launch of Chandrayaan-3, India’s Chandrayaan-3 has been successfully launched. This mission is special and great because with this India will become the fourth country in the world to land on the moon. India sent its first rocket into space in 1963.

Ajit writes, published from Jalandhar, Two decades ago Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced the Chandrayaan programme. Although India is not a rich and developed country, but it should be considered as a great achievement of ISRO that it is moving towards accomplishing its mission at a very low cost as compared to other countries. The Punjabi Tribune, published from Chandigarh, writes that India was the first country to land on the southern side of the Moon as the United States, the Soviet Union and China launched their probes near the Moon’s midline. Chandrayaan-3 is the result of many years of research by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). India has entered an important phase of its space exploration journey by sending Chandrayaan-3. This is the result of the continuous hard work of the scientists of the country.

Desh Sevak writes, ‘India started its space program relatively late. The United States, the former Soviet Union (Russia), China and Japan were ahead in this field, but with the brilliance of Indian scientists and government policies, India soon almost caught up with these countries. Frankly writes, India is emerging as a superpower in space science. Our scientists have hoisted the flag of excellence in the world of space with the lowest cost. We are out to conquer the Moon. It is expected that this mission of the country will be successful and India’s name will be written in golden letters in the space age.

-Doctor. Ashish Vashisht

(The author is a freelance journalist)