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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh dubbed the NDA the “National Defectors Alliance,” accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating defections after a Lok Sabha setback. He claimed opposition unity will resist attempts to secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament
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The Congress alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah masterminded the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with the NCPI to strengthen the NDA in the Lok Sabha. The TMC called the move illegal under anti-defection law, while tensions escalate politically
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A rebellion within the Trinamool Congress could significantly enhance the NDA’s strength in Parliament. While the alliance is moving closer to a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha, it remains well short of the 363-seat mark required in the Lok Sabha
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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff and will take charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he has extensive operational and strategic leadership experience
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Nineteen TMC Lok Sabha MPs have purportedly signed a letter to Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition for a separate bloc supporting the NDA. This escalation follows a recent assembly rebellion, plunging Mamata Banerjee’s party into an unprecedented dual crisis
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has overcome challenges inherited from the previous regime and delivered welfare, development and good governance during its first two years, while thanking the Centre and people for their support.
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The Narendra Modi led NDA government completes 12 years in office, showcasing welfare schemes, economic reforms, and global diplomacy gains. The administration highlights initiatives like DBT, GST, and PM Awas Yojana as drivers of inclusive development and growth
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced portfolio allocations for the newly expanded Council of Ministers, retaining key departments like Home and Power. Major ministries including Finance, Health, and Education were distributed among cabinet colleagues to streamline governance
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The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls
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The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Puducherry Lok Bhavan
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Himanta Biswa Sarma staked claim to form the next NDA government in Assam after the alliance secured 102 seats. Supported by BJP, AGP and BPF legislators, Sarma is set to become Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister to serve consecutive terms
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development
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Narendra Modi congratulated newly sworn ministers in Bihar’s expanded NDA cabinet, expressing confidence in their development agenda. Thirty-two leaders, including Nishant Kumar, took oath in a Patna ceremony
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A new Bihar Cabinet expansion under CM Samrat Choudhary was sworn in at Gandhi Maidan in the presence of top NDA leaders. Notably, Nishant Kumar and other political heirs, including sons of former Chief Ministers, were inducted, reflecting a blend of legacy and alliance balance
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Narendra Modi hailed BJP’s victory in West Bengal and NDA wins in Assam and Puducherry, calling it a triumph of governance. He congratulated UDF in Kerala and Vijay’s TVK for strong Tamil Nadu performance
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National Democratic Alliance leads in 98 Assam seats, with Bharatiya Janata Party dominating trends. Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead, while Congress trails significantly as vote counting continues across 126 constituencies
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Mamata Banerjee asserted at a Haldia rally that the TMC will win a fourth term and criticised the BJP-led NDA, while accusing it of corruption and calling for opposition unity ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections
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N Chandrababu Naidu will campaign for the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu, addressing rallies and roadshows to boost voter outreach ahead of Assembly elections, highlighting development, governance, and economic growth across key cities
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Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership
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Revanth Reddy’s presence at a breakfast meeting with NDA leaders in New Delhi, a day after the delimitation bill setback, triggered political speculation despite claims it was informal and focused on Hyderabad’s electric bus rollout