Prime Minister Narendra Modi was chosen as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after their Lok Sabha election victory. In the first meeting post-election, Modi promised to further national progress and fulfill regional aspirations. "We will serve the 140 crore people of India and work towards building a Viksit Bharat," he said. The NDA, including leaders like Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu, supported Modi unanimously. The NDA won 292 seats, with BJP securing 240. Despite BJP falling short of the majority, the alliance aims to improve living standards and preserve India's heritage.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed parties sharing constitutional values to the opposition's INDIA bloc meeting. Kharge stated the mandate was decisively against PM Modi and his politics. He thanked INDIA bloc partners for their unity and resolve in the Lok Sabha elections. The meeting aimed to discuss government formation and alliance strategy, including contacting former allies Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu. Kharge emphasized the bloc's commitment to constitutional values and defending democracy against BJP's politics of hate.

Before resigning as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi reassured his cabinet that "winning and losing are part of politics." Despite BJP's performance dip in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Modi praised their ten years of work. The meeting marked the end of Modi 2.0's term. BJP won 240 seats, falling short of the majority mark, but with NDA allies, they secured 292 seats. Modi, if NDA forms the government, will be the second leader to retain power for a third term. In the meeting, Modi discussed the election results and the formation of the next government.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has chosen Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its leader for a third consecutive term. The announcement came after a meeting with key allies like Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, and Eknath Shinde. The NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha, with the BJP winning 240 seats. PM Modi's re-election marks him as the second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve this milestone. Despite not winning a majority alone, the BJP will form the government with support from its allies. The NDA praised Modi’s leadership and pro-people policies.

Shiv Sena (UBT) reminded TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and JDU’s Nitish Kumar about their past treatment by the BJP. Sena leader Arvind Sawant urged them to consider joining the opposition instead. Uddhav Thackeray, Sena (UBT) chief, skipped the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi but sent Sanjay Raut as the party’s representative. Raut stated the party would support Rahul Gandhi as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate. He also criticized PM Modi, saying the BJP's failure to get a majority was a moral defeat. The INDIA bloc is strategizing after winning 232 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Narendra Modi will take the oath for his third term on Saturday after the BJP-led NDA won 293 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu and JDU's Nitish Kumar, whose combined 28 seats are crucial, have given written support to Modi. The NDA leaders met at Modi's residence to discuss the election results and government formation. Later, they will meet President Droupadi Murmu to claim the right to form the government. Modi acknowledged Naidu and Kumar's importance during his victory speech, ensuring their support amid opposition attempts to court them.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to form the new government quickly. This came after the NDA alliance won 292 Lok Sabha seats. Key leaders, including Modi, Kumar, and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi. The BJP-led alliance will meet President Droupadi Murmu to claim the right to form the government. Modi, who resigned earlier today, is expected to take oath as PM for the third time on June 8. The meeting discussed the swift formation of a new government with a significant role for BJP's allies.

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak highlighted narrow victory margins in Delhi's recent general election, despite BJP's continued dominance since 2014. Addressing a press conference, Pathak noted an increased AAP vote share in Punjab, where the party won three seats, up from one in the previous Lok Sabha elections. Emphasizing the INDIA bloc's resilience against challenging conditions, Pathak asserted that the election was about the country's welfare over party interests. Despite BJP's extensive efforts, they fell short of a majority. Pathak reaffirmed AAP's commitment to countering dictatorship and vowed to continue fighting for the nation's interests.

As the NDA gears up for a third term, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar submitted letters of support in an NDA meeting. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the Union Council of Ministers' resignation and dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha, effective until June 16. Modi is set to meet the President to stake claim to form the new government, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for June 8. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena's Shinde faction seeks two ministerial berths in the new Cabinet. Modi emphasized the cyclical nature of victory and defeat in politics during his last Cabinet meeting.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will meet President Droupadi Murmu to stake claim for forming the government under Narendra Modi's leadership after winning 292 Lok Sabha seats. Key NDA leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, gathered in Delhi to deliberate on the next steps. The BJP secured 240 seats, relying on allies like JDU and TDP to surpass the majority mark. Modi is set to form his third consecutive government, with the new Cabinet expected to reflect a greater role for coalition partners.