On the day when opposition parties formed the ‘INDIA’ coalition to challenge the NDA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that alliances formed for power based on dynastic politics, casteism, and regionalism are bad for the country. Modi spoke at a meeting with leaders of the constituents of the BJP-led coalition, emphasizing that the NDA unites the people of India while the opposition divides them.
Modi praised the NDA’s 25-year journey for accelerating the country’s progress and fulfilling regional aspirations. He described the NDA as a beautiful rainbow of regional aspirations, focusing on the development of states for the overall development of the nation. He praised the NDA for exemplifying the spirit of collective endeavor.
Modi mentioned that political alliances have a long tradition in the country, but alliances formed based on negativity have never succeeded. He recalled that in the 1990s, the Congress party used alliances to create instability, while the NDA was formed during that period to bring stability.
The prime minister emphasized the importance of stable governments in making decisions that shape the nation’s direction. He cited the confidence of the world in India during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure as an example of stable governance. Modi highlighted the NDA’s constructive politics during their time in opposition and their commitment to not obstructing the country’s development.
Modi also criticized opposition governments that hinder the implementation of central schemes or slow down progress in their states. He warned that alliances formed out of power compulsion, corruption intentions, dynastic politics, casteism, and regionalism are harmful to the country.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) consists of 38 parties. The leaders were welcomed with flower bouquets, stoles, and dhol beats upon their arrival at the venue. Prime Minister Modi greeted various NDA leaders, including J P Nadda, Eknath Shinde, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Neiphiu Rio, and Jitan Ram Manjhi. Modi engaged with the leaders, exchanging greetings, and even shared a hug with Chirag Paswan of LJP (Ram Vilas) after being greeted by him.
