NDA ally Anupriya Patel slams Oppn alliance at Atal event

New Delhi: Union Minister Anupriya Patel on Wednesday came down hard on the Opposition alliance — I.N.D.I.A — saying that the members of the bloc are 'disheartened' as they have come to realise that they are not coming to power next year.

Opposition's Disheartenment Acknowledged by Patel

After paying floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his fifth death anniversary, the leader of Apna Dal, which is a partner in the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), said, "The Opposition is disheartened and disappointed. They know that they are not coming to power in 2024. The people don't trust them and I don't see any scope for the Opposition alliance to wrest power in next year's general elections. So they can say whatever they want as the people continue to repose their trust in PM Modi's leadership."

Trust in PM Modi's Leadership Continues

Talking up the prospects of the ruling NDA in the next general elections, she added, "The NDA is well on course to score a hat-trick of wins in 2024."

Homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The Apna Dal leader was among several NDA partner leaders to pay tributes to Vajpayee on his fifth death anniversary on Wednesday.

“I pay my humble respects to Vajpayee-ji on behalf of Apna Dal and the entire NDA family. His poems, literature, and political journey will continue to inspire us," Patel said.

(With ANI inputs)