After the BJP-led NDA fell short of an absolute majority in Lok Sabha election results, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut expressed his party's support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Minister of INDIA. Raut stated that if Gandhi is willing to accept the leadership, there is no reason for the coalition to oppose him. Meanwhile, other key players like TDP's N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar are expected to play a crucial role in forming the next government, with Modi's return as PM likely. This election has given a new life to the Opposition bloc, INDIA, as they halted the BJP's attempt at achieving a majority.
Prime Minister of India: A Contentious Issue
Background
The position of Prime Minister of India is the highest ranking political office in the country. The Prime Minister is the chief executive officer of the Government of India and is responsible for leading the country's domestic and foreign policies.
Recent Developments
Following the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) failed to secure an absolute majority in the lower house of parliament. This has led to a political impasse, with various parties jockeying for power.
Shiv Sena's Support for Rahul Gandhi
One of the key developments has been the Shiv Sena's expression of support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister. The Shiv Sena is a right-wing party that has traditionally been an ally of the BJP. However, it has recently broken away from the alliance over differences on sharing power in Maharashtra.
Sanjay Raut, a senior Shiv Sena leader, stated that the party would support Gandhi if he is willing to accept the leadership. He argued that there is no reason for the opposition coalition to oppose Gandhi's candidature.
Other Key Players
Other key players in the political drama include N Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United). Naidu was a former ally of the BJP, while Kumar is a former president of the NDA.
It is believed that these leaders could play a crucial role in forming the next government. Modi's return as Prime Minister remains likely, but the possibility of a coalition government cannot be ruled out.
FAQs
1. Who is the current Prime Minister of India? Answer: Narendra Modi
2. Who is Rahul Gandhi? Answer: The President of the Indian National Congress party and the main opposition candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
3. What is the BJP? Answer: The Bharatiya Janata Party is the ruling party of India and the main political party of the right-wing.
4. What is the Shiv Sena? Answer: A right-wing political party based in Maharashtra.
5. What is the NDA? Answer: The National Democratic Alliance is a coalition of political parties led by the BJP.
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