‘Achhe Din’ for Opposition, ‘Sabka Saath’ at HDK’s Oath-Taking

A never seen before show of strength by the Opposition at HD Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony

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It was a ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ moment for the Opposition at HD Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony in Bengaluru on Wednesday, 23 May. Former National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies joined hands with the Congress, and arch-rivals shared dais at the event.

The Opposition’s ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai’ moment.(Photo: PTI)

Arch-rivals in Bengal, Saath Saath in Bengaluru

Adversaries in the Bengal battle, Mamata Banerjee and Sitaram Yechury, shared the dais, joined hands and even smiled for the cameras at HD Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony. Banerjee was one of the first leaders to congratulate the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders and confirm her presence at the ceremony.

Arch-rivals Mamata and Yechury shared dias at HD Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony.(Photo: ANI screengrab)

Bua And Bhatija’s Badhta Hua Bonhomie

Arch-rivals for years, they joined hands in Uttar Pradesh against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Their bonhomie was at display again in Bengaluru. ‘Bua’ Mayawati and ‘Bhatija’ Akhilesh flashed victory sign alongside Sonia and Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders.

‘Bua’ Mayawati and ‘Bhatija’ Akhilesh attend the swearing-in ceremony in Bengaluru(Photo: ANI screengrab)

He Who Defeated Modi Single-Handedly

The one man who defeated the BJP single-handedly in the Delhi election (67-3) in less than a year after Narendra Modi came to power in 2014, Arvind Kejriwal also joined hands with other Opposition leaders at the swearing-in ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy in Karnataka.

Arvind Kejriwal shares stage with Siddaramaiah, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan and N Chandrababu Naidu(Photo: PTI)

Former NDA Ally Links Arms With Rahul

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu shared the stage with the Gandhis, months after his much-hyped divorce with the NDA. He joined the other big faces as the Opposition united ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Former NDA ally N Chandrababu Naidu joins Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati, Mamata Banerjee and ‘Man of the Moment’ HD Kumaraswamy.(Photo: PTI)

Sharad-Sharad Bhai Bhai

Sharad Pawar and Sharad Yadav also linked arms at the invitation of HD Kumaraswamy and Rahul Gandhi. Both the estranged allies of the Congress let bygones be bygones and participated in the massive show of strength by the Opposition.

Sharad Pawar and Sharad Yadav share stage in Bengaluru(Photo: ANI screengrab)

Teen Deviyaan Ek Manch Pe

As they say, ‘there are no permanent friends or foes in politics’. Arch-rivals-turned-allies Mamata Banerjee, Mayawati and Sonia Gandhi were all smiles at the JD(S) and Congress' mega event.

Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati share the dais at HD Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony.(Photo: PTI)

RLD Ke Saath RJD Ka Haath

RLD’s Ajit Singh and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav were among other Opposition leaders who attended Kumaraswamy’s oath-taking ceremony.

RLD’s Ajit Singh and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav attend HDK’s oath-taking ceremony(Photo: PTI)