The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is one of India’s largest and most influential political coalitions, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Formed in 1998 under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the alliance has been a central force in Indian politics for over two decades.
From Vajpayee’s tenure to Narendra Modi’s leadership, the NDA has evolved into a broad-based coalition of national and regional parties that represent almost every part of India.
Highlights of NDA Alliance
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | National Democratic Alliance (NDA) |
| Formation Year | 1998 |
| Founder | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Leading Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Chairperson | J. P. Nadda |
| Prime Minister (2025) | Narendra Modi |
| Lok Sabha Strength (2025) | 293 / 543 seats |
| Rajya Sabha Strength (2025) | 128 / 245 seats |
| Key States Represented | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, etc. |
| Main Objective | To promote good governance, development, and unity across India. |
About the NDA
The NDA was first formed to bring together parties that shared a center-right political ideology, focusing on national unity, economic reform, and cultural integrity. Over time, it has expanded to include both national and regional parties — from the southern states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to the northeastern regions like Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim.
The coalition has successfully formed the government in India in 1998, 1999, 2014, 2019, and 2024, with Narendra Modi serving as the Prime Minister in the latest three terms.
Current NDA Alliance Party Members List (2025)
Below is the updated list of NDA member parties along with their leaders and Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha strength (as of 2025):
| Political Party | Abbr. | Leader | Lok Sabha Seats | Rajya Sabha Seats | State Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party | BJP | J. P. Nadda | 240 | 103 | Pan-India |
| Telugu Desam Party | TDP | N. Chandrababu Naidu | 16 | 2 | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Janata Dal (United) | JDU | Nitish Kumar | 12 | 4 | Bihar |
| Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) | LJPRV | Chirag Paswan | 5 | 0 | Bihar, Nagaland |
| Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) | SHS | Eknath Shinde | 7 | 1 | Maharashtra |
| Rashtriya Lok Dal | RLD | Jayant Chaudhary | 2 | 1 | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan |
| Janata Dal (Secular) | JDS | H. D. Deve Gowda | 2 | 1 | Karnataka |
| Janasena Party | JSP | Pawan Kalyan | 2 | 0 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Asom Gana Parishad | AGP | Atul Bora | 1 | 1 | Assam |
| Apna Dal (Soneylal) | ADS | Anupriya Patel | 1 | 0 | Uttar Pradesh |
| United People's Party Liberal | UPPL | Pramod Boro | 1 | 1 | Assam |
| Hindustani Awam Morcha | HAM | Jitan Ram Manjhi | 1 | 0 | Bihar |
| Sikkim Krantikari Morcha | SKM | Prem Singh Tamang | 1 | 0 | Sikkim |
| All Jharkhand Students Union | AJSUP | Sudesh Mahto | 1 | 0 | Jharkhand |
| NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) | NCP | Ajit Pawar | 1 | 3 | Maharashtra, Nagaland |
| All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | AIADMK | E. K. Palaniswami | 0 | 4 | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
| Tipra Motha Party | TMP | Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma | 0 | 0 | Tripura |
| BPF, UDP, BDJS, and others | - | Various | 0 | 0 | Regional influence |
Major States Under NDA Influence
The NDA maintains a stronghold in several key Indian states:
- Uttar Pradesh – Led by BJP and its allies RLD and SBSP.
- Bihar – Coalition of BJP, JDU, LJPRV, and HAM.
- Maharashtra – Alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde), and RPI(A).
- Assam and North East – Supported by AGP, UPPL, NPP, and other regional allies.
- Southern India – TDP, AIADMK, and JSP are major allies.
List of Past Members of the NDA
Over the years, several parties have joined and left the alliance due to political or ideological differences.
Some notable former members include:
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) – Left over farm law issues (2020).
- Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) – Withdrew in 2024 over seat-sharing issues.
- Mizo National Front (MNF) – Left in 2023.
- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) – Left in 2006.
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – Withdrew in 2002.
Role of the NDA in Indian Politics
The NDA has been instrumental in shaping India’s modern political and economic direction. Its leadership has focused on:
- National development and infrastructure.
- Digital India and Startup ecosystem.
- Strengthening India’s global image.
- Empowerment of youth and women.
- Ensuring cooperative federalism between Centre and States.
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