NDA Meet highlights: Parties repose ‘full faith’ in PM Modi's leadership to attain a bigger mandate in 2024

This meeting comes on the day when 26 like-minded opposition parties will meet for the second time in a month to strategise for the upcoming polls.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by NDA leaders before the meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) held a meeting at ‘The Ashoka Hotel’ in New Delhi on Tuesday with 38 political parties participating in it. According to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), among the 38 parties, there are some that have left NDA and rejoined the alliance “to strengthen India” and the saffron party remains committed to its “ideology”. ...Read More

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• 19 Jul 2023, 12:29:41 AM IST

  ‘NCP will work with NDA in future’ : Praful Patel

  NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) Praful Patel after attending the NDA meeting in Delhi said, “I and Ajit Pawar were present at the NDA meeting today along with 38 political parties. NCP is an integral part of NDA. In future, NCP will work with the NDA”

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:30:26 PM IST

  ‘Promised Modi ji…we will stand by his vision’: Jana Sena party chief Pawan Kalyan 

  After attending the NDA meeting in Delhi, Jana Sena party chief Pawan Kalyan said that he had "promised PM Modi to stand by his vision." He mentioned that the entire meeting was “extremely good” and they discussed “Atmanirbhar Bharat and Skill India”. The Jana Sena party is based in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:19:45 PM IST

  We have passed resolution to extend our support to BJP: AIADMK leader M Thambi Durai

  Senior AIADMK leader M Thambi Durai speaking about the NDA meeting in Delhi said, “We have passed the resolution and extended our support to PM Modi for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.” (ANI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:15:51 PM IST

  Our target is to win 400 seats in 2024 LS polls: HAM chief Jitan Ram Manjhi

  Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi after attending the NDA meet in Patna showed confidence on the upcoming Lok Sabha polls saying, “We have a target of winning 400 seats in 2024 polls.” (ANI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:02:07 PM IST

  ‘I and my party will strongly extend our support to PM Modi’: Chirag Paswan 

  “Today during the NDA meeting all leaders showed their enthusiasm and support to PM Modi. I and my party will strongly extend our support to PM Modi,” said LJP Chief Chirag Paswan speaking about the NDA meet in Delhi

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:00:25 PM IST

  ‘It was a very good meeting, there was confidence in all the parties...’ Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde on NDA meet

  "NDA meeting took place today, in total 39 party chiefs were in the meeting. It was a very good meeting, there was confidence in all the parties...Today everyone has given confidence to PM Modi and the public has also made up their mind that this time Modi government will come, this time more than 330+ will come": CM Eknath Shinde on NDA meet

• 18 Jul 2023, 10:58:40 PM IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from 'The Ashok Hotel' after attending NDA leaders' meeting in Delhi.

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed from 'The Ashok Hotel' after attending the NDA leaders' meeting in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 10:44:28 PM IST

  'From today we have joined NDA…': SBSP founder & chief OP Rajbhar

  SBSP founder & chief OP Rajbhar speaks on NDA meeting in Delhi, says, "From today we have joined NDA and everyone has unanimously decided that we will work to make PM Modi the prime minister again, poor, backward, minorities will all work together."

• 18 Jul 2023, 09:59:18 PM IST

  Why BJP suddenly revived idea of NDA: Omar Abdullah

  "When was the last time an NDA meeting was held? Why have they (BJP) suddenly revived the idea of NDA? For them (BJP) alliance has become a necessity...,” Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said, ANI reported.

• 18 Jul 2023, 09:32:29 PM IST

  ‘Meeting was about the 2024 elections’: Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

  The meeting was about the 2024 elections, says Nagaland CM & NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio after attending NDA leaders' meeting in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 09:07:52 PM IST

  'For us alliance is not forced, but is a means of strength': PM Modi addresses NDA meeting

  "Hamare liye gathbandhan majboori nahi majbooti ka madhyam hai. NDA is not the symbol of coalition and compulsion but the symbol of coalition and contribution. In NDA, no party is small or big. We all are walking together towards the same goal," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to NDA leaders in Delhi

• 18 Jul 2023, 08:48:27 PM IST

  ‘Even when we were in opposition… we never insulted people’s mandate':  PM Modi

  "Even when we were in the opposition, we always did positive politics. In opposition, we brought out scams of the then govts but, never insulted the mandate of the people. We never took the help of foreign powers against the ruling governments. We never created hurdles in development schemes meant for the country": PM Modi addresses NDA Leaders' meeting

• 18 Jul 2023, 08:35:21 PM IST

  PM Modi addresses NDA meeting in Delhi

  The meeting of the NDA is underway in Delhi. PM Modi is addressing the meet at present.

• 18 Jul 2023, 07:39:39 PM IST

  Main allies of NDA are ED, CBI, IT; they should have been presented in the NDA meeting: Brinda Karat

  "Main allies of NDA are ED, CBI, IT; they should have been presented in the NDA meeting," says CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on the meeting of National Democratic Alliance leaders in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 06:55:38 PM IST

  'Earlier they said that they don't need NDA, they are enough alone. But now they are holding a meeting…': Congress leader DK Shivakumar on NDA meeting in Delhi

  They are remembering NDA after a long time...Earlier they said that they don't need NDA, they are enough alone. But now they are holding a meeting, which shows that something is wrong

• 18 Jul 2023, 06:46:31 PM IST

  Chirag touches feet of uncle Pashupati, hugs him at NDA meet; calls him 'fatherly figure'

  LJP's Chirag Paswan touched the feet of his uncle Pashupati at the meeting in NDA, called him ‘fatherly figure’.

  The meeting of the 38 political parties of NDA is underway at ‘The Ashoka Hotel’ in Delhi on Tuesday.

• 18 Jul 2023, 06:22:15 PM IST

  ‘Why they (BJP) have suddenly revived the idea of NDA. For them (BJP) alliance has become a necessity…’: Omar Abdullah on NDA meeting

  "When was the last time an NDA meeting was held. Why they (BJP) have suddenly revived the idea of NDA. For them (BJP) alliance has become a necessity..." says NC leader Omar Abdullah on the NDA meeting in Delhi

• 18 Jul 2023, 06:03:44 PM IST

  Resolution on NDA's functioning to be adopted at meeting today

  The meeting beginning with Home Minister Shah's welcome speech is expected to pass the resolution on the working of the NDA.

• 18 Jul 2023, 05:46:24 PM IST

  Meeting of BJP-led NDA underway in Delhi to discuss the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

  Meeting of BJP-led NDA has begun in Delhi to discuss the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A total of 38 political parties are participating in the meeting.

• 18 Jul 2023, 05:30:02 PM IST

  National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders pose for a group photograph ahead of their meeting in Delhi.

  A total of 38 political parties are attending the meeting.

• 18 Jul 2023, 05:27:40 PM IST

  PM Narendra Modi garlanded by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at the meeting venue in Delhi.

  PM Narendra Modi garlanded by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at meeting venue in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 05:11:46 PM IST

  PM Modi arrives to attend the meeting of NDA allies in Delhi.

  PM Modi arrives at ‘The Ashoka Hotel’ in Delhi to attend the meeting of NDA allies.

• 18 Jul 2023, 05:03:38 PM IST

  Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh, arrives at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting.

  Defence Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh has arrived at 'The Ashok Hotel' in Delhi for the NDA meeting.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:55:44 PM IST

  BJP president JP Nadda arrives for meeting of NDA allies in Delhi.

  BJP president JP Nadda arrived for meeting of NDA allies in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:53:22 PM IST

  'Ours is a time-tested alliance which seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations': PM Modi

  "Ours is a time-tested alliance which seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations," says PM Modi ahead of the NDA meeting in Delhi.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:49:46 PM IST

  Meghalaya CM and NPP chief Conrad Sangma arrives at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting.

  Meghalaya CM and NPP chief Conrad Sangma arrived at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting on Tuesday.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:45:24 PM IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting on Tuesday.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:28:53 PM IST

  ‘Have not even heard names of many parties’: Kharge on NDA meeting

  “NDA is holding a meeting with 30 parties. I have not heard about so many parties in India. Earlier they didn't hold any meetings but now they are meeting one by one (with NDA parties) PM Modi is now afraid of opposition parties,” said Mallikarjun Kharge

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:27:36 PM IST

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel, NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) arrive at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting.

  Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel, NCP leader (Ajit Pawar faction) arrived at 'The Ashok Hotel' for the NDA meeting on Tuesday.

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:14:42 PM IST

  Watch visuals from Delhi NDA meeting venue

• 18 Jul 2023, 04:00:22 PM IST

  NDA meet to discuss strategy for getting 'much bigger mandate' in 2024: Apna Dal (S)

  The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting on Tuesday will deliberate on its strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and there is no possibility of any discussion on sharing of seats, one of its constituents Apna Dal (S) said.

• 18 Jul 2023, 03:56:05 PM IST

  National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting to be held in Delhi today; Watch outside visuals from the meeting venue

• 18 Jul 2023, 03:53:25 PM IST

  AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami arrives in Delhi to attend the NDA meeting

  AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami arrives in Delhi to attend the NDA meeting scheduled to be held today evening.

• 18 Jul 2023, 03:47:20 PM IST

  Ahead of NDA meet, senior BJP leaders get together at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

  Ahead of the NDA meeting, a meeting of senior BJP leaders is underway at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Various issues including issues regarding the upcoming session of Parliament are being discussed in the meeting.

  Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi and union ministers Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw and other leaders are present.

• 18 Jul 2023, 03:27:55 PM IST

  Maharashtra CM & Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde arrives in Delhi to take part in the meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance

  "Opposition still has not been able to decide its leader, this is a win for Modi ji. Their agenda is only to level allegations at Modi Ji, but this will only strengthen NDA which will lead to breaking all records in 2024," he says.

• 18 Jul 2023, 03:09:47 PM IST

  NCP leaders Ajit Pawar Praful Patel arrive in Delhi to attend the NDA meeting

  "Everyone has the right to take decisions as per their political parties. Those meeting in Bengaluru will work as per they want and we will work as we want," Praful Patel says.

• 18 Jul 2023, 02:55:41 PM IST

  Puducherry CM arrives in Delhi for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting

  N. Rangaswamy, Puducherry CM and president of All India Namathu Rajiyam Congress (AINRC) arrives in Delhi for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting.

• 18 Jul 2023, 02:23:14 PM IST

  ‘People of the country have rejected all these parties that have gathered in Bengaluru… popularity of NDA risisng’ : Union Minister Anupriya Patel 

  "In the last two (Lok Sabha) elections, we have seen how the people of the country have rejected all these parties that have gathered in Bengaluru. The popularity of NDA government is rising constantly," says Union Minister

  @AnupriyaSPatel on Bengaluru opposition meeting.

• 18 Jul 2023, 01:56:29 PM IST

  ‘If Sharad Pawar comes…’: Maharashtra minister ahead of NDA meet

  Maharashtra minister Deepak Kesarkar says, "Today is the NDA meeting, Ajit Pawar will attend this meeting. If Sharad Pawar is attending the opposition meeting, it is his own opinion but if Sharad Pawar comes here (in NDA) and gives blessings, it will be good."

• 18 Jul 2023, 01:00:19 PM IST

  Oppn meet will be of no use, says Assam minister

  Opposition meeting will be of no use as everyone knows what Congress did during their tenure. In the last 9 years, PM Modi has done such development works which were not done before, so people will vote for NDA: Atul Bora, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:43:18 PM IST

  ‘No alternate to PM Modi’: Rashtriya Lok Janta Dal President

  Rashtriya Lok Janta Dal President Upendra Kushwaha, says, “We've joined NDA. There is no alternative to PM Modi, we will fight the elections together and will form the govt in 2024.”

  (ANI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:41:34 PM IST

  ‘All well in NDA’: Chirag Paswan ahead of alliance meet

  Ahead of NDA meet, Paswan told ANI, “All is well in NDA. Talks were going on for a long time. We had some concerns and discussions were held over it and very amicably & positively an agreement was reached. Our aim is the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2025 Bihar election...I will contest from Hajipur”

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:39:08 PM IST

  ‘People of Bihar not accepting Mahagathbandhan’: Chirag Paswan takes jibe at Opp meet

  Chirag Paswan says that LJP decided to move away from NDA only because present Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was with the alliance. He adds that whichever alliance Kumar is part of, he only brings losses for that alliance. 

  “People of Bihar are not accepting the 'Mahagathbandhan'. NDA will win all 40 seats of Bihar in 2024 and NDA govt will be formed in Bihar in 2025.”

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:34:27 PM IST

  Ahead of NDA meet, Chirag Paswan says his LJP will contest from seat of estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras

  Chirag Paswan says his LJP (Ram Vilas) will contest from Hajipur LS seat, represented by his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras.

  (PTI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:32:17 PM IST

  LJP decides to join BJP-led NDA: Chirag Pas

  LJP (Ram Vilas) has decided to join BJP-led NDA, we will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, says Chirag Paswan ahead of NDA meet.

  (PTI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 12:26:14 PM IST

  Neither with BJP nor with opposition, we are with New Delhi: J-K Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari

  Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari has said that his party is not aligned with the BJP or opposition and stressed that its commitment is to New Delhi and the interest of Jammu and Kashmir.

  Being a border region, Jammu and Kashmir cannot afford to be disconnected from the Union government, he said.

  Bukhari said, "We have to stand with Delhi. That is in the national interest. That is in the interest of my people."

  While two major parties of Jammu and Kashmir -- the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) -- have sided with the other opposition parties, Apni Party has identified itself as politically neutral.

  (PTI)

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:57:24 AM IST

  Ahead of NDA meet, PM attacks opposition alliance

  Those who have gathered (opposition), all of them stay silent when asked about their corruption charges...There was violence during the West Bengal panchayat elections and all of them were quiet. Congress and Left workers were pleading for their safety. But their leaders were selfish enough to leave the workers in that dire situation...In Tamil Nadu, there are several cases of corruption now being exposed: PM Modi

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:34:28 AM IST

  ‘This is beginning of 2024 elections’: UP Deputy CM on NDA Meet

  Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM & BJP leader Brajesh Pathak, ahead of NDA meet, said, “Leaders who have a mass base across the country are coming together for a meeting, under the leadership of BJP. This is the beginning of 2024 elections. In 2024, we will get a massive victory and BJP will form the Govt once again, under the leadership of PM Modi...Opposition is frustrated and is already smeared with corruption. Their meeting will prove to be a flop show as they are coming together for power, for position.”

• 18 Jul 2023, 11:29:43 AM IST

  ICYMI: Chirag Paswan meets Amit Shah ahead of NDA meet, says ‘talks positive’

  Lok Janshakti Party (LJP- Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday met Union home minister Amit Shah at the latter’s residence amid speculations about his induction in the Union Cabinet, the seat-sharing formula in Bihar for 2024 Lok Sabha elections and his estranged ties with union minister Pashupati Paras, who heads the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Parry (RLJP), ahead of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meet on Tuesday.

  Chirag later shared pictures of his meeting with Shah on social media from his Twitter handle. What transpired at the meeting is not known, but Chirag’s meeting with Shah a day before the scheduled NDA meeting is viewed as a positive indication for the BJP. “There was positive discussion on NDA issues with Amit Shah,” Chirag wrote on Twitter.

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• 18 Jul 2023, 11:12:39 AM IST

  ‘Delusional that JD-S is drowned’: HD Kumaraswamy on not receiving NDA meet invitation

  Former Chief Minister of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy on Monday speaking about not receiving an invitation for NDA meet said, “NDA has not invited our party for any meeting. We will see on that front.”

  He added Mahagathbandhan managers are delusional that “JD-S is drowned".

  (ANI)