Modi's power pact: 6 essential allies for PM survival
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi is set to be Indias PM for a third time. However, Modi was backed to be prime minister again following a meeting with his National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday. However there are 6 allies which Modi needs to remain PM.
Telugu Desam Party
Chandrababu Naidus TDP won in 135 of 175 Andra Pradesh seats. And with wins in 16 Lok Sabha seats, Naidu is trully a kingmaker for Modi government.
Janata Dal (United)
BJP needs JD(U) NDAs third largest party to form the govt as the Nitishs JD(U) won 12 Lok Sabha seats.
Lok Janashakti Party
Ram Vilass Lok Janashakti Party wins in 5 Lok Sabha seats. Chirag can claim to be a significant vouce representing voice representing Bihars Dalit population.
Shiv Sena
Eknath Shindes Shiv Sena likely to stick with BJP. internal divisions may push some members to align with Uddhav Thakeray and INDIA bloc.
Rashtriya Lok Dal
For Jayant Chaudharys Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), it will be beneficial if the party stay with NDA and gain where it can.
Janata Dal (Secular)
HD Kumaraswamys Janata Dal (Secular is currently allied with the Opp BJP in the state but could sway the way the wind blows.