What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NDA MPs and urged smoother Parliament functioning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted about 45 MPs from parties that form the NDA bloc over breakfast. Modi expressed concern that repeated disruptions in Parliament prevent the nation from hearing talented new MPs. Modi reportedly urged NDA MPs to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament and encouraged personal habits such as yoga and periodic health check-ups as part of nation-building.
Which NDA constituent parties were mentioned
The meeting is described as involving MPs listed from multiple NDA constituent parties, including the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, Shiv Sena, Republican Party of India, Rashtriya Lok Morcha, AIADMK, and United People’s Party Liberal.
Reported party alignment change linked to the meeting
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