‘Historic feat… people of India have placed faith in NDA for third consecutive time’, says PM Modi
Election Results 2024 Updates: With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) set to establish a government for the third successive term, securing at least 290 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement as “historic.” In a statement, he expressed, “The trust placed in the NDA by the people for a third term is a historic moment in India’s history. I am grateful to the citizens for their support and pledge to continue the positive work of the past decade to meet their aspirations.”
Sources Reveal: Nitish Kumar Expresses Discontent, Congress Proposes Deputy Prime Minister Role
Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar, a key ally of the BJP, has shown signs of dissent. He declined to meet Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and there are rumors of him being in contact with Sharad Pawar. Speculation surrounds whether Kumar will stay with the NDA or join the India Alliance, with reports suggesting the latter has offered him the Deputy Prime Minister position. In contrast, Prime Minister Modi has been in communication with Chandrababu Naidu. There have been rumors of tension between the RSS and the BJP, with some suggesting that RSS-influenced BJP leaders might challenge Modi’s leadership.
The Opposition has responded critically, with Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party asserting that the election results indicate a rejection of Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah’s leadership.
The numbers currently stand with the Opposition India bloc surprising pollsters by leading in at least 228 seats, while the NDA is close to the 300-seat mark with 297 seats. The BJP, short of a majority on its own, has initiated discussions with TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu after calls from Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
