It is learnt that the Opposition parties in the meeting will come up with sub-committees for various subjects, including one for communication, another for deciding and coordinating joint action programmes such as rallies and agitation. Another sub-committee will be formed for drafting a common minimum programme. Though several Opposition parties, citing the past incidents, have said that a common minimum programme, is an instrument for administration and is usually drafted after the results are in to guide the government of the day. And an overall control to take care of the day-to-day working of the alliance will be through a common secretariat. Sources also said that the parties want to have a candid debate on the question of Electronic Voting Machines, over which several Opposition parties have, from time to time, raised doubts about.

Source: The Hindu July 18, 2023 02:40 UTC