The second phase of the Grand Alliance meeting of opposition parties, which was originally planned to be held in Shimla, will now take place in Bengaluru. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar announced the change of location and stated that the meeting will occur on July 13th and 14th. This meeting is part of the efforts made by all opposition parties to challenge the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The first meeting took place in Patna.