Patna, June 8 -- Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (RV) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday expressed surprise over the attendance of several parties, including Trinamool Congress, Left and others, in the INDIA bloc meeting, despite its differences with Congress, saying that it showcases that the alliance is medium of "hiding each other's shortcomings."

Speaking to reporters, Paswan stated that he was surprised by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee attending the meeting, while reflecting on LoP Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's criticism of her party during the West Bengal election campaign.

He further noted that the Congress betrayed its ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for power and the "alleged cracks" in the INDIA bloc would showcase that such meetings...