BJP allies make debut in NDA Parliamentary party meet as NCPI MPs pledge loyalty

After joining the NCPI, the MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. A prominent member of the group, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, recently met with the Prime Minister

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The Hindu — National →

Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a coalition of political parties led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
02The NDA Parliamentary Party holds weekly 'Mangal Milan' meetings to discuss parliamentary strategy.
03NCPI MPs have expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led NDA after joining the party.
04Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a prominent member of NCPI, recently met with the Prime Minister.
05The anti-paper leak Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha ahead of the NDA Mangal Milan meet.
06NCPI MPs attended the NDA meeting for the first time after backing the ruling alliance.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which party leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?

A.Janata Dal (United)
B.Indian National Congress
C.BJP
D.Telugu Desam Party

The NDA is led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a major Indian political party.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The MPs of NCPI attended their first NDA Parliamentary party meet. Statement-II: Sudip Bandyopadhyay's meeting with the Prime Minister led to the attendance of NCPI MPs at the first NDA Parliamentary party meet. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is true as per the given event. Statement 2 is incorrect because there's no direct causal connection between Sudip Bandyopadhyay's meeting with the Prime Minister and the attendance of NCPI MPs at the first NDA Parliamentary party meet.

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