India Political Highlights: In NDA's third term, India will become third largest economy, says PM

PM Modi ends speech with promise to fulfil people's aspirations

In NDA's third term, India will become third largest economy, says PM

I can make mistakes but I will not do anything with ill-intention: PM Modi at NDA meet

Development our aim, fulfilling people's aspirations our agenda, PM added.

Other nations collaborating with India now because they know Indians trust NDA, says PM

NDA will secure over 50% of votes in 2024 elections, says PM

People who're spending time to try and dethrone Modi would be better served thinking about poverty alleviation, development for India, says PM

Political interest might bring some together, but they'll never be united, says PM in dig at Oppn

NDA brings people of India together, Oppn divides them, says PM

Congress used coalitions in 1990s to destablise country, it formed govts and pulled them down, says PM Modi

NDA has honoured political opponents with Padma Awards, says PM

PM Modi said that the NDA's treatment of opponents with respect came out of 'desh seva'.

NDA govt stopped rampant 'looting' of the poor, says PM

Citing DBTs, Jan Dhan accounts, and the removal of fake beneficiaries, PM Modi highlighted how the NDA government, in 9 years, had stopped the rampant 'looting' of the poor that was prevalent during the UPA regime.

From defence to mining, NDA has opened all sectors for women-led development, says PM

PM Modi highlighted his government's initiatives for women, saying that the NDA government at the Centre was committed to a vision of 'women-led development'.

NDA converted vote bank politics into vikas, says PM

Citing recent reports by the NITI Aayog and the UN on poverty alleviation in India, PM Modi said that the NDA had always put people's welfare and development first.

World now looks to India because of strong, stable govt, says PM Modi

NDA's motto is 'nation first, progress first, empowerment of people first,' says PM Modi

NDA coalition not out of compulsion, but born out of contribution, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister added that in the NDA, credit for work and duties are distributed equally.

NDA stands for New India, Development, Aspiration, says PM Modi

NDA has never approached foreign powers over domestic issues, says PM Modi

Any alliance based on negativity will crumble, says PM Modi in dig at Oppn bloc

NDA seen as a positive force of development, says PM Modi

PM Modi begins addressing NDA meet

Oppn bloc name I.N.D.I.A was proposed by Mamata, says VCK chief

'Must free ourselves from colonial legacies', says Sarma in dig at Oppn bloc I.N.D.I.A

Hours after the Opposition bloc named itself I.N.D.I.A — standing for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance — Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma appeared to suggest that the Opposition was pandering to colonial legacies, tweeting, 'BJP for Bharat'.

Soon after the conclave of the top leaders of 26 non-BJP parties in Bengaluru, the Trinamool Congress hailed the coalition named ‘INDIA’ formed for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and asserted that the days of the NDA are numbered. Reacting to the formation of the opposition alliance, BJP national vice-president Dilip Ghosh wondered if the Congress and CPI(M) support the TMC’s “corruption and violence”, and said that there is "no vacancy for the PM's post". (PTI)

"They are remembering NDA after a very 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," says Karnataka Dy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on NDA meeting in Delhi.

26 opposition parties' joint resolution pitches for conducting caste census

A group of 26 opposition parties on Tuesday demanded the implementation of the caste census while asserting that they have come together to defeat the "hatred and violence being manufactured against minorities" as well as "rising crimes against women, Dalits, tribals and Kashmiri Pandits". (PTI)

Prime Minister Modi said the coming together ofNDAallies is a matter of "immense joy".

Leaders of 38 parties joined a meeting of the BJP-ledNDA in Delhi on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the bloc is a time-tested alliance that seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations.He tweeted, "It is a matter of immense joy that our valuedNDApartners from across India will be attending the meeting in Delhi today. Ours is a time-tested alliance which seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations." (PTI)

Kharge said that the Mumbai meet will discuss on issues related to who will lead the alliance and seat-sharing.

"The next opposition meeting will be held in Mumbai, the date will be announced soon. An 11-member coordination committee will be set up. Names of committee members will be announced in Mumbai,"Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

"We all know none ever could win against India. So I don't have to say who will win in this battle," said Rahul.

Rahul Gandhi said that this fight is between NDA and 'INDIA'.

Uddhav Thackeray said that the people of the country shoud have trust on the opposition alliance. "Like the film 'Main Hoon Naa', I am now telling people, have trust on us - 'Hum Hain Naa'."

Delhi CM Kejriwal said that Modi has destroyed all the sectors of the nation.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that the ruling government's only work is "buying and selling" state governments. "I dare Modi to challenge our new alliance INDIA."

"Modi is afraid of the Opposition unity. That is why he has been reaching out to all the allies that he had abandoned before,"Kharge said.

Kharge said that the next Opposition meet will be held in Mumbai.

"All the leaders have agreed to have a name for the alliance. Earlier, we worked with UPA, now a new name has been given - Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance. We all are happy with this new name," said Congress chief Kharge.

Opposition coalition to be called 'INDIA'

The Opposition alliance has beennamed as 'INDIA' (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance).The decision was taken at a meeting of 26 parties in Bengaluru.The meeting was attended by top leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, Nitish Kumar, among others. Earlier, some sections had reservations about giving a name to the alliance.

Karnataka Minister & Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, "The question is not who is going to be the PM. The issue is to come together for the common cause which is to save the idea of India and the Constitution."

I am happy that 26 parties are present in Bengaluru to work unitedly, tweets Kharge

"I am happy that 26 parties are present in Bengaluru to work unitedly. Together, we are in government in 11 states today," tweets Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. "Our intention in this meeting is not to gain power for ourselves. It is to protect Democracy, Secularism and Social Justice. Let us resolve to take India to back to the path of progress, welfare and true democracy," he adds.

"There are two sides to everything - negative and positive...The meeting is to discuss the current situation in the country created by the present Government," says Jharkhand CM & JMM executive president Hemant Soren

no agenda for seat sharing in today's meeting says Anupriya Patel ahead of NDA meeting

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: Anupriya S 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

'This is a good and fruitful meeting, constructive decision will be taken,' says Mamata Banerjee

Around 26 parties have attended the Opposition meeting but we in NDA have around leaders from 38 parties: Ramdas Athawale

'The meeting of so many opposition leaders is a proof that opposition unity is successful,' says Mrityunjay Tiwari

'We have to save the country and our democracy,' says Lalu Yadav in Bengaluru

'PM Modi made complete mess of almost every sector in his rule, time to get rid of him,' says Kejriwal on oppn meet

"...PM Modi got a chance to rule the country for the last ten years and he has made a complete mess of almost every sector in the country. He has created hatred amongst the people, the economy is in shambles, there is so much inflation, so much unemployment in all sectors. Now I think, it is time that the people of this country want to get rid of him, so everyone needs to come together," saysDelhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Opposition meet.

It's important we put up united stand against everything going wrong. Constitution eroded, secular fabric undermined: Omar Abdullah

"It's important that a democratic government is formed that follows constitutional values. We are working for it. Today we will discuss and find a way," says RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary on mega opposition meeting in Bengaluru.

It will be constructive meeting. Its outcome will be good for country: Mamata Banerjee on opposition meet underway in Bengaluru

NCP leader Sharad Pawar joins opposition unity meeting in Bengaluru which will hold deliberations on giving the grouping of 26 parties a name, structure and common agenda to take on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

'The meeting is important to save the country and its people,' says Akhilesh Yadav on Oppn meet

'The way our Constitution and democracy are being disobeyed, all opposition parties need to come together to save the idea of India,' says Mehbooba Mufti

The 38 parties, that will attend meeting the NDA meeting today are -

"I officially announce Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is now a strong arm of NDA," says LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan

"I officially announce Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is now a strong arm of NDA. We will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar and NDA minus Nitish Kumar will form the next government in Bihar," says LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan after returning to NDA.

The people of the country are waiting for PM Modi to become PM for the third time: Pashupati Kumar Paras

The opposition is only looking for excuses since they don't have any real issue: Pashupati Kumar Paras

Our intention not to gain power for ourselves, it is to protect Constitution, democracy, secularism, social justice: Kharge at Oppn meet

'Congress not interested in power or post of PM,' says Kharge at Oppn meet

We are 26 parties, in govt in 11 states; BJP didn't get 303 seats by itself, used votes of allies then discarded them: Kharge at Oppn meet

'Differences among parties not so big that we cannot put them behind us for the sake of people,' says Kharge at Opposition meet

Opposition leaders of 26 parties gather in Bengaluru on the second day of the joint Opposition meeting

'We have to give farewell to Narendra Modi,' says Lalu Prasad Yadav as he arrives for day-2 of Oppn meet in Bengaluru

Delhi CM Kejriwal, Punjab CM arrive to attend opposition meeting in Bengaluru

Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav arrive at Hotel Taj West End in Bengaluru ahead of Oppn meet

Today, people of the country have already decided to bring us back in 2024, says PM Modi

At NDA meeting we will devise strategy for winning Lok Sabha elections: Sanjay Nishad

There is a difference between the opposition meeting in Bengaluru and the NDA meeting, Oppn meeting called to discuss how to oust Modi: Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Majhi

"There is a difference between the opposition meeting in Bengaluru and the NDA meeting. Here (in NDA), (they) are in power and want to work towards development and take everyone along, despite that they (BJP) can win (the elections) on their own. There (in Bengaluru), the meeting has been called to discuss how to come to power and oust PM Modi," says Hindustani Awam Morcha president Jitan Ram Majhi on opposition and NDA meeting being held today.

'Their 'mantra' is of, by and for family,' PM Modi attacks Opposition

TN CM Stalin speaks to cabinet colleague Ponmudi; assures moral, political and legal support to counter BJP''s "political vendetta"

"Samajwadi Party deceived me. Out of the seats they gave us, they fielded their candidates on our symbol, including Abbas Ansari," says SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar

'BJP thinks they are a big threat...Congress party is ready to fight all these forces,' says D K Shivakumar

Nitish Kumar has proven to be a great failure....:Jitan Ram Manjhi

Mallikarjun Kharge arrives at Taj West End in Bengaluru ahead of Oppn meet

NCP chief Sharad Pawar arrives in Bengaluru ahead of day-2 of Oppn meet

'It is good that corrupt are on one side and the ones with development are on the other,' says Dilip Ghosh on Oppn meet in B'luru

'So, the wind is favourable for NDA across the country,' says Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Atul Bora

'I think elections are just a formality now, the opposition can make as much noise as they want - it won't serve any purpose,' says Om Prakash Rajbhar ahead of NDA meet today

Visuals of security deployment outside Hotel Taj West End in Bengaluru ahead of Oppn meet

We are running a little later because Sharad Pawar had some work yesterday, says Sonia Doohan as she confirms attendance at Oppn meet

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar leaves Mumbai to attend opposition meeting in Bengaluru

Second day of the joint Opposition meeting to begin in Bengaluru today. 26 like-minded parties are participating in the meeting.

Complaint filed against Bihar BJP chief for derogatory remarks against CM

A Bihar JD-U leader has lodged a complaint with Patna police against BJP state president Samrat Chaudhary for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

NCP leader Sharad Pawar leaves from Mumbai residence for Bengaluru to attend mega opposition meeting