Goa, Oct. 1 -- Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's unexpected arrival at a meeting of the INDIA bloc in Delhi on Wednesday led to a last-minute reshuffle of seating arrangements, with party leaders having to make space for her just before the Opposition alliance's press conference.

The meeting brought together leaders from several Opposition parties, with the seating plan reportedly finalised before the event. Chairs were arranged around a large rectangular setup, while nameplates had been placed for the participating leaders.

According to sources cited in the report, Sonia Gandhi's presence had not been anticipated by the organisers. Her arrival shortly before the press conference began meant that there was no designated chair or nameplate ...