The INDIA bloc's first major meeting after the Lok Sabha elections is taking place in New Delhi, but without participation from any political party in Tamil Nadu. Vijay-led TVK has stayed away from the gathering, while the DMK has also skipped the meeting amid strained relations with the Congress following recent political developments in the state. The absence of both parties comes as opposition leaders assemble to review electoral setbacks and discuss the alliance's future strategy. The Aam Aadmi Party is also among the parties not attending the meeting. While Congress has said that 23 opposition parties are participating in the discussions, the absence of key allies has once again brought attention to growing differences within the INDIA bloc as it seeks to maintain unity ahead of future electoral contests.