In an unexpected twist, the Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 have introduced a significant shift in the Indian political landscape. Early counting trends indicate that Nitish Kumar in Bihar and Chandrababu Naidu in Andhra Pradesh are emerging as pivotal figures in the formation of the next government.
Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal United (JDU) is leading, surpassing their ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This surprising development has placed Nitish in a strong negotiating position. Similarly, Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is also expected to play a crucial role in the new government.
According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have already reached out to Naidu, presumably to discuss the future of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Who will Nitish and Naidu support?
This decision could be crucial for the INDIA alliance, which is seeking the numbers needed to challenge the NDA’s hold on power.
Despite their current alignment with the NDA, both Nitish and Naidu are seen as potential swing players. The possibility of them joining the INDIA Bloc is being widely discussed.
This electoral result might convince Nitish Kumar to take on a larger role, not just in Bihar but on the national stage. Media reports suggest that both the Congress and the BJP are looking to have Nitish on their side.
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Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Who will be kingmaker if BJP-led NDA loses majority?
