Opposition faces challenges in unifying for 2024 elections due to conflicting political interests among parties

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 The opposition faces a major challenge in uniting for the upcoming general elections due to conflicting political interests among its parties, making it difficult to gather them on a common platform. Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra failed to attract various opposition parties, adding to the challenge of creating a unified front. In light of this, Nitish Kumar has issued a warning to the Congress, urging them to take timely steps in building a blueprint for opposition unity.

 According to Congress sources, the party is very serious about the 2024 general elections and is preparing to enter the fray with a big alliance. For this, efforts were made at various levels from the start of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kanyakumari to its conclusion in Kashmir. The Congress is in a dilemma as to what will be the form of opposition unity and who will lead it?  

Nitish Kumar has taken a significant step towards the 2024 general elections by urging the Congress to take prompt action in promoting opposition unity. Some analysts interpret this as a warning to Congress that if it doesn't begin planning for opposition unity soon, other opposition parties may take the lead on their own. If this occurs, it will be challenging for the entire opposition to come together and contest the election, which could ultimately benefit the BJP. The primary task for Nitish is to persuade parties that have avoided aligning with the Congress due to political considerations to join forces. The question remains whether Nitish can unite them all while avoiding any potential conflicts of interest.

 If Congress does not take the initiative, other parties may move ahead with their own plans, making it harder to unite in 2024. Nitish will need to overcome conflicting interests to form a coalition with parties that have previously kept their distance from the Congress. Despite facing this challenge, Congress is determined to enter the race with a strong alliance and is considering a strategy of a minimum agenda with a leadership decision after the elections.