Narendra Modi Named NDA Leader. What’s Next For Government Formation?

Narendra Modi was officially elected as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) shortly after the Lok Sabha election results were announced. The decision was made on Friday during a meeting held at the Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament, where the NDA parties collectively agreed to select Modi as the leader of the NDA parliamentary party.

Because the BJP didn’t secure enough seats on their own, they depended on their allies, TDP and JD(U). During the NDA meeting, Modi emphasized that mutual trust was the foundation of their alliance, and they were dedicated to the principle of ‘Sarv Pantha Sambhava’ (all sects are equal).

“If we look at it in terms of numbers in the history of coalitions, this is the strongest coalition government,” Modi said, asserting the NDA knows it very well to digest victory.

Next Steps In Forming The Government

After Modi is elected the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party, the NDA representatives will schedule a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to formally stake their claim to form the new government, thereby initiating the process to assume administrative control.

Senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi has officially announced that Narendra Modi, aged 73, will be taking the oath of office as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. This significant event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 9, at precisely 6 PM.

The oath ceremony is set to be a significant event, with heads of states from several countries in attendance, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and Mauritius, highlighting the international importance and diplomatic relations represented by this gathering

A person familiar with developments said, “The focus is on forging closer relations and enhancing cooperation with island nations in the Indian Ocean region. Besides, all the countries that have been invited have a key place in the ‘Neighborhood First’ policy.”

The six-week election ended on Wednesday with BJP winning 240 seats, falling short of the 272-majority mark in the 543-member house. The NDA coalition won 293 seats in total. The Opposition won 234 seats.

Modi and his cabinet ministers resigned on Wednesday, paving the way for a new government.