With the BJP falling short of a majority, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to demand at least four Cabinet berths, early state polls, and increased central funds for Bihar. The JD(U), with 12 MPs, has become crucial for the BJP-led NDA to form the government. Kumar aims for portfolios like railways, rural development, and water resources to boost state infrastructure projects. Additionally, he is pushing for early assembly polls within six months and higher central funds to support Bihar's socio-economic initiatives, including the Bihar Laghu Udhyami Yojana, to aid 9.4 million poor families.

Odisha's outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), said the party should not be ashamed of its 24-year rule despite the recent election loss. Patnaik highlighted the progress made during his tenure, noting a significant reduction in poverty and improvements in education, health, and agriculture. The BJP won 78 of the 147 Assembly seats, ending BJD's long rule. Patnaik resigned after the results, and the BJP is set to form the state government for the first time.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hasten the government formation process following the Lok Sabha election results. During a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting in Delhi, Kumar stressed the need for swift action, while both leaders emphasized the importance of rapid government establishment. The BJP-led NDA secured 292 seats, with Modi expected to be sworn in for a third term on June 8. The alliance partners unanimously endorsed Modi as their leader, formalizing the decision with a proposal signed by 21 NDA members.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for his third consecutive term this weekend. Modi has invited key regional leaders, including Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina, Nepal's Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mauritius's Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Sri Lanka's Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to attend the ceremony. Modi expressed gratitude for their congratulations on the NDA's electoral success. In separate calls and social media posts, he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with these nations, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and shared prosperity.

The INDIA bloc met at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to discuss government formation and future strategies. Kharge emphasized the coalition's commitment to respecting the people's desire to not be ruled by the BJP. "We will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to realize the people's desire not to be ruled by the BJP's government," he said. The bloc's joint statement declared a mandate against PM Modi and promised to fight the BJP's "fascist rule." Leaders from various parties, including DMK, JMM, NCP, and SP, attended the crucial meeting.

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.