June 5th 2024.
In New Delhi, a meeting was held on Wednesday among senior leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance to discuss the details of government formation. This meeting came just a day after the ruling coalition secured a majority in the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to serve a third term.
The meeting was chaired by Modi and attended by prominent leaders such as TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, JD leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and LJP leader Chirag Paswan. Along with them, senior BJP leaders were also present to discuss the crucial matter.
The coalition partners, TDP, JD, Shiv Sena, and LJP, have won 16, 12, 7, and 5 seats respectively, making their presence crucial in the government formation process. Sources reveal that the leaders of the National Democratic Alliance are expected to officially show their support for Modi's leadership. It is also anticipated that the MPs of these parties will meet in a few days to formally elect Modi as their leader.
Shinde, when asked by reporters at the airport, stated that he was not there to demand anything but to support Modi in forming the government. He also expressed his faith in Modi's leadership and the majority that the NDA has gained. As for the date of the oath-taking ceremony, there is no official announcement yet, but some members of the alliance believe it may take place over the weekend if the new government's structure is quickly established.
Parties like TDP and JD are expected to request significant portfolios as their support is crucial for the government's formation and survival. Modi is all set to serve a record-equalling third term as the Prime Minister, but the new government is expected to have a different composition and character with a larger representation of the BJP's allies.
Although the NDA has comfortably crossed the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha, the BJP, with 240 seats, has fallen short of the magic number for the first time since 2014. Hence, the party is heavily reliant on its allies to form the government.
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