In this episode of Newshour, anchor Navika Kumar discusses the wave of defections and internal churn rattling several opposition parties across India. From Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee to Uddhav Thackeray, opposition camps are battling questions over leadership, loyalty, and political survival as key faces and workers continue to switch sides. Fresh political buzz also surrounds possible cracks within the Samajwadi Party, raising questions about whether India’s opposition ecosystem is entering a new phase of fragmentation. Opposition leaders allege that central agencies, political pressure, and the lure of power are driving the defections, while the BJP argues that leaders are joining it because of governance, growth, and public support. Watch the full discussion to know more.Connect with Navika Kumar On X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/navikakumarFollow Navika Kumar On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navikakumar?igsh=eHcyMW12bmd5NHAz#bjp #opposition #arvindkejriwal #mamatabanerjee #uddhavthackeray #akhileshyadav #newshour #navikakumar #timesnow #englishnews
