In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for 2024, the Congress party is not contesting alone but is part of a wider alliance called the Indian National Democratic Alliance (INDIA).
Here are some of the key political parties that will be contesting the Lok Sabha polls with Congress as part of the INDIA alliance:
National Conference In Kashmir is emphasizing regional identity and autonomy but facing challenges.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): A regional party based in Maharashtra, NCP is led by Sharad Pawar and is part of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in the state.
Left In Bengal also a prominent Congress alliance though Left Front struggles for relevance in Bengal 2024, potentially squeezed between TMC and BJP
A major party in Bihar, RJD is led by Lalu Prasad Yadav and has traditionally been a strong force among backward castes.
A regional party based in Tamil Nadu, DMK is a key player in South India and has been a strong opponent of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).