Chandrababu Naidu Reaffirms TDP’s Commitment to NDA
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu affirmed the party’s commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after attending a crucial meeting in the national capital on Wednesday.
The meeting, held to discuss the formation of the new government, saw the participation of top NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda.
TDP Stands Firm with NDA
Naidu emphasized the importance of the TDP’s alliance with the NDA, stating, “How can we contest elections if we are not a part of the NDA? We fought this collectively.” He described the meeting with BJP’s top leadership as positive, reinforcing the unity within the alliance.
Narendra Modi Elected as NDA Leader
During the meeting, NDA leaders unanimously passed a resolution electing Narendra Modi as their leader. The gathering took place at Prime Minister Modi’s residence and included prominent figures such as BJP leaders Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, along with allies like Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy, Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, and Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel.
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The participation of Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar in the NDA meeting is significant, as their support is crucial for the BJP to form the government. This time, the BJP fell 32 seats short of the majority mark of 272 and will need to rely on its allies to secure a stable government.
Election Results and Government Formation
As per the results announced by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday, the BJP won 240 seats, while the Congress secured 99 seats. This marks a decrease from the BJP’s previous victories, where they won 303 seats in the 2019 general elections and 282 seats in the 2014 general elections.
In a related development, President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday following the recommendation of the Union Cabinet. A statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan read, “The President accepted the advice of the Cabinet on June 5, 2024, and signed the Order dissolving the 17th Lok Sabha in the exercise of the powers conferred upon her by Sub-Clause (2) of Article 85 of the Constitution.”
Chandrababu Naidu’s reaffirmation of TDP’s alliance with the NDA highlights the coalition’s efforts to form a stable government despite the BJP falling short of a majority. The support from key allies like TDP and Janata Dal (United) will be pivotal in the coming days as the NDA navigates the process of government formation.
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