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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.

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Blow to Mamata as 20 rebel Trinamool MPs signal support to NDA, say no to Abhishek’s leadership

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Over a dozen of rebel MPs had met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at his residence Monday morning, says a senior rebel MP.

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Party leaders in Tamil Nadu admit non-transfer of votes from AIADMK to BJP, and vice versa, was “worrisome”. BJP was banking on its ally to win eight seats in western Tamil Nadu.

NDA ally Chandrababu on whirlwind campaign tour in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore today, Chennai tomorrow

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Tamil Nadu assembly elections are scheduled in a single phase on 23 April, with vote counting taking place on 4 May.

BJP’s new ally in Kerala started out as Kitex CSR drive. It’s going back to basics to woo voters

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In January—a month after the Kerala local body polls—businessman Sabu M Jacob’s Twenty20 joined the NDA fold. Now, the party is contesting 12 assembly seats. 

TVK denies alliance talks with NDA for Tamil Nadu, says Vijay cannot be deputy CM

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Vijay entered politics after leaving his film career with the clear aim of serving the people as the chief minister, asserts TVK administrative committee's chief coordinator.

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

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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

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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

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