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    Government using two crutches of TDP, JD(U): Opposition

    Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".

    PM Modi to address Lok Sabha; respond to Motion of Thanks today

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday. This will be the first session of Parliament since PM Modi assumed office for a third consecutive term. Notably, this meeting marks PM Modi's first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc in this new term.

    "Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs

    The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."

    BJP to uproot corrupt JMM-led alliance from power in J'khand to form next govt: Chouhan

    BJP's election in-charge Shivraj Singh Chouhan aims to form the next government in Jharkhand by defeating the 'corrupt' JMM-led coalition. The party had a strong performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls in the state.

    NDA members likely to meet ahead of parliament session to decide on speaker

    Ahead of the first Parliament session after the 2024 general elections, a meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners is likely to take place to discuss the candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post and to ensure better floor coordination among the alliance partners in the Parliament session, sources said.

    Third Eye: BJP ally targets party leaders, micro, small and medium, and non-performing alliance partners

    SBSP had fought the Lok Sabha polls as part of NDA and Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar lost Ghosi to the SP candidate. While OP Rajbhar claimed that the viral video was 'mischievously edited' to show him in a bad light, some BJP leaders like Anil Rajbhar advised him to watch his words.

    • INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for TDP if it contests LS speaker's post: Raut

      Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday stated that all partners of the opposition INDIA bloc will aim to support the ruling ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it nominates a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election. Asked about recent statements made by some Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders on the BJP after the Lok Sabha polls, Raut said it is good if the RSS wants to correct "mistakes" of the past.

      Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar say there's no question of taking back rebels

      When asked about the brand value of Ajit Pawar being dented after the latter won just one Lok Sabha seat, Sharad Pawar referred to the recent Organiser column where an RSS ideologue had slammed the BJP for joining hands with Ajit Pawar. Pawar said, "The article in the organizer reflected their (BJP) experience of (working with) Ajit Pawar."

      'God has given PM Modi an opportunity to…', RSS’ Indresh Kumar slams Rahul Gandhi over remark against PM
      Andhra Cabinet: CM Chandrababu Naidu names Pawan Kalyan as deputy, Nara Lokesh gets IT

      Pawan Kalyan, the Pithapuram MLA, is widely credited with stitching the NDA alliance of TDP, BJP and Janasena together, which swept up 164 of the 175 Assembly seats in the state and 21 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, in the process routing the incumbent YSRCP government which was led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

      How Pawan Kalyan is a a perfect fit for Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape

      Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party has emerged as a significant political force in Andhra Pradesh, winning both contested Lok Sabha seats and 21 state assembly seats in the recent elections. Formed in 2014, the party's success comes after strategic alliances with the BJP and TDP, and Pawan Kalyan's consistent anti-Congress stance. His grassroots initiative, Jana Vani, connected him with voters, contributing to the party's remarkable performance.

      MVA to begin alliance talks early, lay groundwork for Maharashtra polls

      Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SCP), has decided to start discussions early for seat-sharing in the assembly elections in Maharashtra, due within four months. The All India Congress Committee has asked senior Maharashtra party leaders to come to New Delhi next week to review the Lok Sabha poll results and make early assessments about the assembly seats that Congress must contest.

      Pawan Kalyan: The star who struggled and turned into a storm

      After years of political struggle, film star Pawan Kalyan makes a triumphant entry into Andhra politics, taking oath as a minister alongside TDP president Chandrababu Naidu. Kalyan's Jana Sena Party achieves a significant victory in the elections, marking a turning point in his career and political aspirations.

      Gone are days of one-person rule, now govt at Centre formed with help of others: Sharad Pawar taunts BJP

      NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar highlighted the shift from one-person rule to coalition governance at the Centre, emphasizing the power of voters in shaping the new government. He stressed the importance of alliances and the end of Modi's guarantee. Pawar expressed confidence in replicating the Lok Sabha election results in the state assembly polls.

      'Our bond remains unbroken': PM urges supporters to remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' from social media handles

      PM Modi urged supporters to remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' from social media, citing BJP-led NDA's election win. Initially adopted in response to Lalu Prasad Yadav's jibe, Modi clarified that all of India is his family.

      Alliance with TDP, JanaSena a 'case study': Andhra Pradesh BJP chief Daggubati Purandeswari

      The BJP-TDP alliance in Andhra Pradesh, with the involvement of JanaSena Party, is highlighted as a successful coalition model by BJP's Andhra Pradesh unit president, Daggubati Purandeswari. Despite BJP joining the alliance later, strong coordination mechanisms have been established at all levels, leading to a consolidated electoral and governance approach. The alliance's synergy is attributed to shared ideological values, such as 'Antayodya' and 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', emphasizing the common ideologies of the partners.

      Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths

      On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.

      Lok Sabha polls: People voted to check power from being in hands of 1 or 2 persons, says Sharad Pawar

      NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar commented on the recent Lok Sabha elections, stating that voters aimed to prevent power from being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. He credited the BJP's majority in the Lok Sabha to the support from allies like JD(U) and TDP. Pawar urged his party members to prepare for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, expressing confidence that they would gain power in the state.

      Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Modi on third term

      Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his oath-taking. This is Pakistan's first response to NDA's Lok Sabha election victory. Sharif's social media post extended felicitations to Modi for becoming Prime Minister of India. Modi, who secured a third consecutive term as Prime Minister, formed a government with the support of NDA.

      "Far from taking responsibility for failure...": Sonia Gandhi's jibe at Modi's swearing-in ceremony

      Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi criticized Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi for seeking a third term as PM, claiming he lost the mandate he sought. She emphasized the CPP's role in holding the government accountable and called for proper parliamentary process. PM Modi will be sworn in today.

      NDA now is 'Nitish-Naidu Dependent Alliance': Congress

      Congress criticizes PM Modi for excessive NDA mentions, questions statue relocation. BJP faces backlash over Maharashtra defeat. Ramesh accuses Modi of Constitution 'drama'. Modi appointed PM-designate amidst controversy. Doubts raised on Modi and NDA guarantees.

      India to scale 'new heights' of progress under PM Modi's leadership, say NDA partners

      President Droupadi Murmu appointed NDA Parliamentary Party leader Narendra Modi as prime minister-designate. Modi received congratulations from BJP and coalition leaders predicting progress under his leadership over the next five years. Telugu Desam Party MP Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed support for the NDA, emphasising their commitment to nation-building and regional aspirations. Various leaders expressed confidence in Modi's leadership and the NDA government's ability to advance the country's development.

      INDIA bloc's regional allies outdo Congress in putting check on BJP

      As the opposition INDIA bloc leaders analysed election results, they acknowledged that the regional allies played a key role in denying BJP a majority, while Congress struggled in direct battles with BJP. The grand old party relied on defeating smaller parties and high-performing allies. Stellar performances by key allies like SP, AITMC, SS, NCP, and DMK were crucial in countering BJP's dominance, with Congress performing better in states where BJP was weaker.

      Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP: Ajay Rai

      Uttar Pradesh state Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that the Congress-Samajwadi Party coalition is a "natural alliance" and will persist in the upcoming assembly polls to displace the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance was successful in the Lok Sabha elections where the SP won 37 seats, with Rahul Gandhi securing victories in Rae Bareli and Wayanad.

      Time will tell if Modi can run a stable government, says P Chidambaram

      Chidambaram questions the stability of PM Narendra Modi's coalition government and discusses the challenges of forming alliances with regional parties. He emphasizes the Congress' focus on electoral transparency and improvement, rejecting comparisons between Modi and Nehru and criticizing misleading exit polls.

      Modi 3.0: Congress leader Pawan Khera mocks BJP-led NDA 3.0, calls it 'Naidu, Nitish Dependent Alliance'
      Our support to PM Modi 'unconditional': Chirag Paswan

      LJP (Ram Vilas) extends 'unconditional' support to PM Narendra Modi, hailing his leadership for NDA's victory. Party chief Chirag Paswan emphasizes acceptance of Modi's leadership without conditions.

      AAP to go solo in Delhi Assembly polls, no alliance with Congress, confirms Gopal Rai

      In the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 7 seats of Delhi. PM Modi-led saffron party contested in all seven seats, while AAP fought on 4 and Congress 3 - Chandni Chowk, North East Delhi and North West Delhi. The AAP had fielded its candidates in East Delhi, West Delhi, New Delhi, and South Delhi.

      President Murmu hosts dinner for PM Modi, outgoing council of ministers

      President Droupadi Murmu hosted a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan for PM Narendra Modi and outgoing council of ministers, attended by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Modi tendered his resignation earlier, accepted by the President, who asked him to continue until the new government takes office. BJP-led NDA won a majority in Lok Sabha elections, with Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader for a third term.

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