Mamata meets Sonia: Poll setbacks, hugs and old fault lines in Congress-TMC ties explained
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Summary
Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday, a day after a photograph of the two leaders sharing a warm embrace drew attention for the striking contrast it presented to the often fraught relationship between the Congress and the TMC.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Policy & Politics
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right