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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.

Harsimrat’s resignation political decision, SAD still part of NDA, says Punjab BJP chief

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SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal had said that his party's future course of action and whether to stay in the BJP-led alliance or not will be decided in a party meeting later.

GST an absolute failure, 2nd major attack on India’s unorganised economy, says Rahul Gandhi

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Rahul Gandhi alleged that the NDA government has kept four different tax slabs to help big industrialists with means and contacts to change the taxes under the GST regime.

Be realistic about your strengths — BJP’s advice to Chirag Paswan on battle with Nitish

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BJP has advised LJP president and MP Chirag Paswan to tone down his attacks on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, which have rattled the NDA boat ahead of state polls.

Opposition’s issue with VVPAT shows desperation, says BJP ally Ram Vilas Paswan

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Opposition party leaders met the Election Commission, demanding a verification of VVPAT slips of randomly-selected polling booths a day before counting of Lok Sabha votes.

Hung verdicts to slim NDA majority — what opinion polls have said about Lok Sabha elections

Moushumi Das Gupta -
The surveys were all conducted between January and April this year and their tone changed from hung verdicts to a wafer-thin majority for the NDA.

BJP gets Lok Sabha boost in UP, ‘disgruntled’ Apna Dal agrees to remain in NDA

Pragya Kaushika -
Allies work out a seat-sharing deal, Apna Dal gets two Lok Sabha tickets

BJP takes an early lead over rivals in securing partners when it comes to alliances

PTI -
BJP President Amit Shah has made some strategic moves like stitching an alliance with the AIADMK and getting smaller parties to join NDA.

TDP resolves to realign ahead of 2019, stand with united opposition against BJP

Apurva Vishwanath -
At a three-day conclave, TDP passes a resolution saying regional parties have an understanding that they will come together to protect interests of the states.

An insider on what makes Amit Shah India’s top political strategist

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BJP President Amit Shah's deep understanding of India's socio-political dynamics and distinct leadership style is one of the reasons why two-thirds of the country is under BJP/NDA rule.
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