The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the leader of the alliance on Wednesday at a meeting attended, among others, by JD-U leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu. The Prime Minister and 20 senior leaders of the BJP-led NDA attended the crucial meeting at Mr. Modi’s residence, which came the day after the Lok Sabha results were announced.
The meeting was attended by BJP president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the BJP’s allies, including Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy, Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, Nationalist Congress Party At Pawar faction leader Praful Patel, and Jitan Ram Manjhi (HAM), among others.
After the meeting, the NDA unanimously adopted a resolution electing Narendra Modi as the alliance’s leader. The resolution highlights “the impactful development witnessed by 1.4 billion Indian citizens across the nation through the NDA government’s public welfare schemes under PM Modi’s leadership over the past decade.”.
It acknowledges “the nation’s choice of robust leadership for the third consecutive term.” The resolution “proudly emphasizes the unity showcased by the NDA during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections under PM Modi’s guidance, resulting in a victorious outcome.”. It declares “the unanimous election of Narendra Modi as the leader, affirming the commitment of the NDA government, under his leadership, to serve the underprivileged segments of society, including the poor, women, youth, farmers, and marginalized communities.”
Furthermore, it pledges the NDA government’s dedication to fostering multifaceted development while safeguarding India’s rich heritage. According to sources, during the meeting, all leaders congratulated the PM for his leadership and the strides our nation has made under him.
They appreciated the PM’s hard work and efforts in nation-building. They lauded the PM’s role in increasing India’s pride in the world.