The INDIA bloc divide: Why Mamata is all in but Stalin is walking her 'ekla chalo' path

Two of India's most powerful regional leaders suffered similar electoral setbacks. Yet while Mamata Banerjee is investing more heavily in the INDIA bloc than ever before, MK Stalin is keeping his distance. Their contrasting responses reveal how dramatically the opposition landscape has changed after the 2026 assembly elections.

The INDIA bloc divide: Why Mamata is all in but Stalin is walking her 'ekla chalo' path
Two of India's most powerful regional leaders suffered similar electoral setbacks. Yet while Mamata Banerjee is investing more heavily in the INDIA bloc than ever before, MK Stalin is keeping his distance. Their contrasting responses reveal how dramatically the opposition landscape has changed after the 2026 assembly elections.