PM Modi to Address NDA Parliamentary Meet Amid Monsoon Session Stalemate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a key meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on Tuesday, bringing together Members of Parliament from the ruling coalition in a rare full-session gathering.

The meeting comes at a time of ongoing disruptions in the monsoon session of Parliament, which has seen limited proceedings except for a two-day debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The Opposition has stalled business in protest against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, accusing the poll body of bias.

In his address, PM Modi is expected to tackle several pressing matters, including the Opposition’s allegations against the Election Commission and concerns over recent security challenges, notably the April 22 terror attack and the government’s military response.

Sources quoted by PTI suggest the Prime Minister may also be felicitated during the meeting for the government’s handling of the terror incident.

The NDA gathering also gains significance as it precedes the nomination process for the vice-presidential election, which begins on August 7. With a majority in the electoral college, the NDA’s candidate is widely expected to win the September 9 poll if contested. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP national general secretaries are reportedly coordinating with allies to finalise the nominee.

Since the 2024 general elections, where the BJP lost its single-party majority but returned to power with NDA support, the saffron party has broadened its internal meetings to include key allies like the TDP, JD(U), and LJP (Ram Vilas).

The last such NDA meeting was held on July 2. Prior to the elections, PM Modi regularly addressed weekly BJP parliamentary party sessions. The new inclusive format reflects the coalition’s growing emphasis on unified strategy and outreach, particularly in the lead-up to crucial legislative and political events.