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LS polls: Here's why Nitish Kumar may not play musical chairs this time

As the JD(U) president, Nitish commands 12 MPs, making him, along with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, a crucial pillar for keeping the BJP on the treasury benches in Parliament

What are Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu demanding from Narendra Modi?

The NDA leaders met on June 5 and unanimously elected Narendra Modi as the leader of the alliance. But to consolidate their support to the Modi 3.0 government, the parties are likely to place key dema

JDU backs 'one nation, one poll' and UCC, wants review of Agniveer scheme

The JD(U), led by Nitish Kumar, emphasised the necessity of adjustments in implementing the Agniveer scheme, citing voter concerns that might have impacted the 2024 Lok Sabha election results

NDA MPs may elect Modi as their leader on Friday, pave way for his 3rd term

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are expected to meet on Friday to elect Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to take oath as prime minister for a third term. Sources said after Modi's election as the leader of NDA MPs, senior members of the alliance like TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar will join the prime minister for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to present her the list of parliamentarians supporting him. He may be sworn in over the weekend, possibly Sunday, they added. The NDA has 293 MPs, comfortably above the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, held deliberations through the day on Thursday as the party set in motion government formation efforts. They met at BJP president J P Nadda's residence in what was seen as part of the party's exercise to reach out to allies over issues like their share of ministerial berths a

Lok Sabha polls: How can Speaker post act as 'insurance' for Nitish, Naidu

Lok Sabha elections: Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu have extended their support to the BJP-led NDA government, triggering speculations about the terms of their deal

Election results 2024: How Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu emerged 'kingmakers'

The Lok Sabha election results on June 4 were a big surprise for many. While the BJP failed to cross the majority mark of 272 seats, the BJP-led NDA alliance won 292 seats and is ready to form the gov

PM Modi gets written support from Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar. Details

Amid speculation that Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar might join the Opposition INDIA bloc, BJP has secured written support from them

Lok Sabha polls: Next NDA meeting may witness proposal for Bihar package

Finance ministry likely to keep elements of package within Rs 1 trillion spread over more than one year

News updates: Will work together, definitely keep promises made to people, says Cong chief Kharge

Lok Sabha Election Results News: TDP and JD(U) have pledged their allegiance to the NDA. With 28 seats between them, the parties hold sway over the BJP-led NDA.

PM Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader as he gets ready to form govt

Leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance unanimously elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ruling bloc's leader on Wednesday, passing a resolution to underscore the government's commitment to serving the poor, women, youths, farmers and deprived sections of society. They met at Modi's residence here a day after the NDA won a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for him to take the oath for a third consecutive term, a first for any ruling alliance since 1962. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LJP(R) leader Chirag Paswan and NCP leader Praful Patel were among those who attended the meeting. The resolution said the NDA government will continue working to lift people's living standards for the country's all-round development while conserving its heritage. "We are all proud that the NDA fought the 2024 Lok Sabha polls unitedly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Janata Dal (U), Telugu Desam Party winners full list

With the humbling verdict for the BJP, NDA partners Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu will step in with their 12 and 16 Lok Sabha seats respectively to help the coalition reach the majority of 272

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Kingmaker Nitish Kumar's political flip-flops

Lok Sabha elections: For the Narendra Modi-led government to return to power for the third time, Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United), which won 12 seats in Bihar, has a key role to play

Modi resigns from office, to take oath as PM for the third time on June 8

Lok Sabha elections: Narendra Modi's BJP is expected to form a government for the third time with the help of its coalition partners, the JD(U) and the Telugu Desam Party

What challenges does the BJP face as India re-embraces coalition politics?

The NDA has secured 292 seats, with the BJP holding 240. However, this is insufficient for a majority, requiring support from allies like the JD(U) and the TDP

Highlights: Never faced political pressure, says Chief Justice DY Chandrachud at Oxford

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From obscurity to a 'kingmaker': Tracing Chandrababu Naidu's politics

The failure of BJP to secure a majority and TDP's strong performance in Andhra Pradesh, has positioned Naidu as a crucial kingmaker in the formation of the next government

Chandrababu, Nitish to decide if they want to ally with autocrat, says Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar, whose support is key to the formation of the next government, have to decide whether they want to join hands with an autocrat, a remark apparently aimed at the BJP leadership. Talking to reporters, Raut said his party will not oppose if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi decides to lead the INDIA bloc government and be the prime ministerial face. The INDIA bloc leaders will meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the further course of action.Raut also said PM Modi should accept that he has faced moral defeat as his party did not get a majority to form the government and that the Modi brand is now finished. "Chandrababu and Nitish Kumar have to decide whether they want to go with an autocrat and work in a democratic system. I don't think they will go with an autocrat," Raut said. "Modi ji is not forming a government for the third time," he claimed. As per the Lok Sabha elections ...

Watch: Nitish, Tejashwi head to Delhi on same flight for NDA, INDIA meets

After the surprising 2024 Lok Sabha elections result on June 4, JDU has said that the party will remain in the NDA, dismissing any speculation of a switch to the INDIA bloc

Lok Sabha elections 2024 result: Constituency-wise winners list for Bihar

Lok Sabha election result: Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) is leading at 14 seats while the BJP is ahead on 13 seats, the vote counting trend till 3 pm showed