The Economic Times

As Shiv Sena, TMC splits swell NDA ranks, TDP and JDU lose some of their bargaining chip

New political shifts are reshaping the NDA coalition. Defections from Shiv Sena (UBT) and a breakaway Trinamool Congress faction bolster BJP-backed allies. This development reduces the coalition's reliance on major partners like TDP and JD(U). The BJP is building a broader support base, offering greater flexibility in alliance management. While key allies remain important, their exclusive influence may be diminishing.