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Topic: National Democratic Alliance

The NDA, or National Democratic Alliance, is a grouping of right-leaning political parties, led by the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The NDA first came to power in 1999, which lasted until 2004 under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. More recently, it has been the ruling coalition since 2014, with Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister.

It was formed in 1998 with 20 parties. Notable parties in this alliance today are the NCP led by Ajit Pawar, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, the Janata Dal (United) led by Nitish Kumar, the Janata Dal (Secular) led by H.D. Dewe Gowda, the Lok Janshakti Party led by Chirag Paswan, the Indigenous Pope’s Front of Tripura, the Telugu Desam Party led by N.Chandrababu Naidu, and the Tamil Manila Congress led by G.K. Vasan.

Anger management, quality sleep & learning Hindi—what Modi shared when hosting NDA MPs for dinner

Neelam Pandey -
The MPs reached the official PM residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in buses for the dinner. Modi also recommended Benjamin Franklin's biography during the event.

Modi asks NDA MPs to share citizens’ ‘real problems’ as India enters ‘Reform Express’ phase

Neelam Pandey -
At the alliance's parliamentary party meet, PM says removing ‘everyday hurdles’, including unnecessary paperwork, will help people realise their ‘full potential’, it is learnt.

Rift in ruling NDA in Puducherry? BJP MLAs criticise NR Congress, allege bid to ‘weaken’ party

Prabhakar Tamilarasu -
Leaders from ruling NR Congress have dismissed talks of a tussle between alliance partners as ‘routine differences’ ahead of 2026 assembly elections.

Sworn in as Bihar CM for 10th time, Nitish to lead govt with old hands on deck, some new faces

Neelam Pandey -
14 ministers are from BJP, 8 from JD(U), 2 LJP (RV), 1 each from HAM(S) and the Upendra Kushwaha-led Rashtriya Lok Morcha.

Polls, populism & the pinch: Tightrope walk for NDA as debts weigh down Bihar economy

Moushumi Das Gupta -
In 2025-26, Bihar is estimated to spend Rs 1,08,094 cr on committed expenditure, which is 42% of its estimated revenue receipts. This offers little scope for spending on development.

In Bihar victory speech, PM Modi warns of another Congress split, tells its allies to ‘be very wary’

Neelam Pandey -
Victory has energised the BJP’s cadre in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal, Modi declares. The states will go to polls in 2026.

Chirag adds sheen to NDA’s win in Bihar, delivers another blockbuster with 19 seats

Prashant Srivastava -
The golden run continues since the 2024 general elections when his party had won all five parliamentary seats, a 100 percent strike rate.

Phir se Nitish as BJP-JD(U) storm Bihar; Tejashwi’s gamble falls flat

Sourav Roy Barman -
The NDA had a significant lead over the Mahagathbandhan early afternoon Friday, according to the Bihar election results trend.

‘Tiger abhi zinda hai’, ‘protector of communities’: Nitish’s posters on roads ahead of Bihar poll results

ANI -
Early trends in 2025 Bihar Assembly elections show the NDA ahead on 53 seats, while Mahagathbandhan is leading in 29 constituencies. Jan Suraaj party has taken lead in 2 seats.

Victory rallies banned as Model Code of Conduct extended in Gaya

ANI -
With model code of conduct in effect, DM Sushant Shubhankar assured that all arrangements remain in place with a 3-layer security around strong rooms & patrolling across the city.
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