TopicNational Democratic Alliance

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.

Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana criticises Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for ‘reuniting’ with BJP-led NDA

ANI - January 29, 2024

In editorial Monday, Saamana said Nitish Kumar was the one who took initiative to unite all anti-BJP forces and called the first meeting of the opposition's INDIA alliance in Patna.

JD(S) president Deve Gowda suspends senior leader CM Ibrahim for ‘anti-party activities’

PTI - November 17, 2023

Ibrahim had raised a banner of revolt against JD(S) decision to join BJP-led NDA. He claimed that his faction is the original JD(S) for being secular.

What prompted Deve Gowda’s JD(S) to join NDA for 2024 Lok Sabha election

Sharan Poovanna - September 22, 2023

BJP insiders say party will contest in 24-25 LS seats, while JD(S) get 3-4 seats. This is 2nd time the two parties have joined hands, the 1st being in 2006 when they formed govt in Karnataka.

NDA panel to ensure allies speak in ‘one voice’ — 2024 focus on development, ‘not Oppn narrative’

Neelam Pandey - August 11, 2023

Decision taken at meeting of NDA spokespersons held Friday. Main aim of one-day media workshop was to ensure better coordination among alliance partners.

NDA partner Kuki People’s Alliance withdraws support to Biren Singh govt in Manipur

PTI - August 6, 2023

KPA has two MLAs in the 60-member House, Kimneo Haokip Hangshing from Saikul and Chinlunthang from Singhat. Ethnic violence has claimed more than 160 lives in state over last 3 months.

Call Oppn bloc ‘Ghamandia not INDIA’, don’t speak out of turn: Modi tells NDA MPs in closed-door meet

Neelam Pandey - August 4, 2023

PM told MPs to rise above caste politics in Bihar & asked them to share at least 25 short videos daily on social media to highlight work done by central government, it is learnt.

MNF won’t be part of BJP-led NDA anymore if UCC imposed in Mizoram, says CM Zoramthanga

Sourav Roy Barman - July 28, 2023

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga says refugee influx from Manipur 'affects' his state & that MNF has been advocating for unification of Mizo territories 'since Biren Singh was born'.

Realtor, HLP chief & NDA ally — verdict in Geetika Sharma case to decide Gopal Kanda’s fate

Sushil Manav - July 24, 2023

Former air hostess with Gopal Kanda’s now-defunct MLDR airlines had accused him of harassing her. Court ruling Tuesday will decide fate of Sirsa MLA & Haryana Lokhit Party chief.

Big or small, here’s what the 38 NDA allies bring to BJP’s table in 2024

Unnati Sharma - July 22, 2023

New Delhi: Earlier this week, at the BJP’s invitation, no fewer than 38 parties came together to revitalise the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with some...

‘Abbas Ansari was SP candidate who fought on SBSP symbol because Akhilesh said so’, says OP Rajbhar

Shikha Salaria - July 22, 2023

Lucknow: Days after returning to the NDA fold, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar sought to blame his former ally and...

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