The NDA meeting is discussing the strength and weaknesses of each party and what might happen in the Lok Sabha elections. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said they will fight the elections as part of NDA and expect to win 45 plus seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at the end.
Attending the meeting were leaders from various parties, including NCP breakaway faction leaders Ajit Pawar and Praful Patel, LJP Ram Vilas Chirag Paswan, RLSP leader Upendra Kushwaha, HAM chief and ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Shiromani Akali Dal (Samyukt) chief SS Dhindsa. They were joined by the 18 traditional NDA parties led by the BJP.
Before the meeting, PM Narendra Modi criticized the Opposition, particularly the Congress. He called it a “gathering of hardcore corrupt people” and accused them of promoting familialism and dynastic politics. PM Modi emphasized that democracy should be “of the people, by the people, for the people,” but these parties prioritize their families over the nation.
