New political shifts are reshaping the NDA coalition. Defections from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a breakaway Trinamool Congress faction bolster BJP-backed allies. This development reduces the coalition's reliance on major partners like TDP and JD(U). The BJP is building a broader support base, offering greater flexibility in alliance management. While key allies remain important, their exclusive influence may be diminishing.

Shiv Sena (UBT) is on the verge of a split, days after 20 TMC parliamentarians defected and allied with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). | India News

New political shifts are reshaping the NDA coalition. Defections from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a breakaway Trinamool Congress faction bolster BJP-backed allies. This development…