NDA an organic alliance committed to 'nation first', says Modi

Calling NDA synonymous with development, PM-elect flags the ruling combine's commitment to constitutional principle of interfaith harmony & mutual trust RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR @ New Delhi CHOSEN by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance as its leader to become prime minister for the third time, Narendra Modi on Friday said he would strive to ensure unanimity in running the next government and asserted that the NDA is not a combine of some parties to get power but an "organic alliance" committed to the principle of "nation first".

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Modi said the ruling combine is committed to the constitutional principle of "sarva panth sambhava (interfaith harmony)" and mutual trust was at the core of this bloc.

"The NDA is not a congregation of parties only to get power. It is a commitment that is truly and fully committed to the principle of 'nation first', and we have proved it. We will continue proving it true to its essence," he said, addressing the NDA's newly elected MPs and party leaders.

Promising the allies to discharge his duty as PM again as his life's mission, Modi said, "This (NDA) is the most successful alliance in the history of our country. It has completed three successful terms in the past and is entering its fourth." Defining the NDA in a new way, the PM-designate said that the NDA stands for 'New India', 'Developed India' and 'Aspirational India'.