New Delhi, June 9 -- Among the many images from the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi on 8 June, the one that drew the most attention was a warm hug between Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee.

The photograph offered a striking visual contrast to the often-fraught relationship between the Congress and the TMC, at least during the West Bengal Elections. The embrace between the two leaders was prominently featured on the TMC's social media accounts as well.

"The smiles said what words could not...a bond strengthened through decades of dedicated service to the nation. Our Hon'ble Chairperson with Sonia Gandhi Ji, today in Delhi," read the X post.

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee arrived for the INDIA meeting with nephew Abhishek B...