Opposition stages giant joint rally in Kolkata to oust Modi

SUMMARY

Opposition parties joined forces against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at a rally in Kolkata which attracted hundreds of thousands of people months ahead of elections. The 23 regional groups said they forged a common front to stop Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, which beat the main opposition Congress and regional parties in 2014.

By ReutersJan 19, 2019 6:28:30 PM IST (Updated)

Mamata Banerjee speaks during "United India" rally attended by the leaders of main opposition parties ahead of the general election, in Kolkata. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)

Leaders of India's main opposition parties join their hands together during "United India" rally. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)

A supporter holds a cut-out of Mamata Banerjee during "United India" rally. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)

Supporters listen to speakers during "United India" rally. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)

A supporter listens to speakers during "United India" rally. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)

Supporters react during "United India" rally. (REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri)