Mumbai: All political parties will come together for a day-long programme on Friday to give a call to save the composite culture of India.

Organised by the Mumbai Congress, ‘Sanjhi Virasat Bachao Sammelan’ (save composite culture conference) will see participation of Anand Sharma and Ashok Chavan from the Congress, Sitaram Yechury from the CPI(M), Tariq Anwar from the NCP, Sharad Yadav from the JDU, Jaiprakash Yadav from the RJD, Jayant Choudhari from the RLD, Abu Azmi from the SP, and Raju Shetty from the SSS.

Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam said this is against the onslaught of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Indian values. “This is also a move to form a political alliance across the spectrum against the BJP.”

First in a series of programmes was held in Delhi, followed by Indore and Jaipur. After the Mumbai chapter, similar programmes will be held across the country.

“The rich history of India is being challenged by the BJP through its divisive tactics and hatred. It is everyone’s job to protect it. These conferences are meant to cement the unity among the opposition,” said Kapil Patil, MLC from the JDU, who represents the faction that claims allegiance to Mr. Sharad Yadav.

On Thursday afternoon, an all-party league of leaders welcomed Mr. Yadav at Mumbai airport. “We are coming together and even activists are showing the eagerness to form an alliance,” said Mr. Patil.