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…

In 2024 general elections, four of India’s most-populous provinces — Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu — delivered a setback to the BJP. | India News

The NDA currently holds 293 seats in the 540-member Lok Sabha. A two-thirds majority would require support from around 360 members. | India News