Mamata backs Rahul as PM, Kharge seeks Opposition unity
Mamata Banerjee expressed no objection to Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister, while Union Minister Mallikarjun Kharge urged the INDIA coalition to prioritize confronting threats to democracy before nominating a candidate. Kharge highlighted the need for unity among opposition parties, and Rahul described the alliance as defenders of the Indian Constitution in a statement to the media, they stressed the importance of a united front.