National Democratic Alliance (India)

National Democratic Alliance (India)
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centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Also representing the alliance are Sushma Swaraj, a former home minister; Arun Jaitley, leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha; and Karia Munda, the deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha.

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History

The announcement of the National Democratic Alliance in May 1998 signaled the first step in the building of the coalition, which formed the government in 1998, but collapsed within a year because the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, pulled out. It proceeded to win the 1999 elections with a greater majority and new alliances. The NDA governed under A.B Vajpayee for a full five years, and hence, and was widely expected to win the 2004 elections. However, post-elections, a coalition led by the main opposition Congress party staked a claim to form the government with support from non-aligned parties. The formation of the United Progressive Alliance, the Congress-led coalition, was inspired by the structure of the NDA, with one major national party at the helm and several regional parties participating.

Structure

Given the tendency of political parties in India to make and break alliances frequently, the National Democratic Alliance does not have a formal governing structure in place, such as an executive board or politburo. It has been up to the leaders of the individual parties to make decisions on issues such as sharing of seats in elections, allocation of ministries and the issues that are raised in Parliament. Given the varied ideologies among the parties, there have been many cases of disagreement and split voting among the allies. Owing to ill health, George Fernandes, who was the NDA convener[when?], was discharged of his responsibility and replaced by Sharad Yadav who is the National President of the JD(U)[clarification needed].[1]

Past and present members

Currently, the thirteen parties in the NDA are:[2]

Former members of the National Democratic Alliance, who have left the alliance:

Parties who gave outside support, but are no longer allies:

  • Telugu Desam Party - In the monsoon session of parliament of 2005, the TDP decided not to continue as part of an NDA boycott of parliament. Speculation of an end to the NDA-TDP relationship was confirmed in August of that year, when the BJP and TDP contested local elections in Andhra Pradesh on their own. The TDP was the founding member of the Third Front in 2009.[4]

Past General Election Alliances of BJP (NDA)(Before 2004)

Election Year Prime Minister Candidate Parties
1998 A B Vajpayee Bharatiya Janata Party

AIADMK
Samata Party
Biju Janata Dal
Shiromani Akali Dal
All India Trinamool Congress
Shiv Sena
Pattali Makkal Katchi
Lok Shakti
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhhagam
Haryana Vikas Party
Janata Party
Mizo National Front
1999 A B Vajpayee
2004 A B Vajpayee
2009 L. K. Advani

Seat sharing arrangements for the 15th Lok Sabha

The BJP has allied with various parties before the 15th Lok Sabha. Most of the parties with which it has tied are already listed above. The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab, BJP and Rashtriya Lok Dal in Uttar Pradesh, BJP and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) mainly in Bihar but also in many other states. In those states the JD(U) does not have presence but it will be given two or three seats. The BJP and Asom Gana Parishad have a tie in Assam. The BJP and the Shiv Sena tie in Maharashtra. Other small parties like NPF, GJM, KPP and Uttarakhand Kranti Dal may get very few seats or may not contest at all. In the state of Tamil Nadu where the BJP is in disarray. Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu has stitched up a seven-party front with the BJP at its head. This front consists of small parties who are unlikely to win any seats. In fact The BJP itself has won only four seats as their best performance in the state which has 39 seats. The following is a list of parties in this front and how many seats they will contest:

  • BJP - thirteen seats
  • JD(U) - two seats
  • All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi - led by actor Sarath Kumar - five seats
  • Nadalum Makkal Katchi - led by actor Karthick - two seats
  • Janata Party - led by Dr.Subramaniam Swamy - no seat
  • Puzthiya Tamilzham Katchi - no seat
  • Bharatiya Forward Bloc - no seat

Constituents (2009 election)

Before the election, the NDA comprised the following constituent parties:

Parties
Bhartiya Janata Party
Shiv Sena
Janata Dal (United)
Shiromani Akali Dal
Indian National Lok Dal
Rashtriya Lok Dal
Asom Gana Parishad[5]
Nagaland People's Front
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal
Kamtapur Progressive Party
Ladakh Union Territory Front
Mizo National Front
Telangana Rashtra Samithi[6]
Former Members (after the 2004 election)
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (joined the Third Front)
Telugu Desam Party (joined the Third Front)
Trinamool Congress (joined the United Progressive Alliance)
Biju Janata Dal (joined the Third Front)
Indian Federal Democratic Party (merged with Kerala Congress)

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.lkadvani.in/eng/content/view/677/281/
  2. ^ Small parties, independents in great demand. Retrieved on July 15, 2008.
  3. ^ "Third Front is born, asks for nation's trust". http://ibnlive.in.com/news/third-front-is-born-asks-for-nations-trust/87451-37.html?from=rssfeed. Retrieved 2009-03-12. 
  4. ^ "Third Front is born, asks for nation's trust". http://ibnlive.in.com/news/third-front-is-born-asks-for-nations-trust/87451-37.html?from=rssfeed. Retrieved 2009-03-12. 
  5. ^ The AGP has formed a seat-sharing agreement with the BJP in Assam, but has indicated that it does not intend to formally join the NDA."AGP announces its candidates for Lok Sabha polls". The Hindu. March 9, 2009. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200903091531.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-09. 
  6. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/11/stories/2009051157250100.htm TRS joins NDA

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