New Delhi, June 19, 2024 — Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, has asserted that members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have approached the Congress, citing the fragile state of the Modi government. Gandhi made these claims in an interview with The Financial Times, a UK-based media outlet, which was published on Tuesday.

Gandhi suggested that the Modi administration is currently vulnerable and could collapse under minor pressures. Although he did not disclose specific details or identify the NDA members who allegedly contacted the Congress, his statements have sparked significant political speculation.

In the interview, Gandhi stated, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to struggle to stay in power." He also criticized Modi's electoral strategies, accusing him of exploiting religious tensions and referring to Indian Muslims as "intruders" during election campaigns.

Political analysts in India have also expressed doubts about the stability of the NDA coalition. They argue that the current Modi government, which has been in power for nearly a decade, is increasingly reliant on smaller allied parties to maintain its majority. This dependence could potentially weaken the government's position in the future.

The Indian Lok Sabha election results, announced on June 4, indicated that the BJP failed to secure a single-party majority. The BJP won 240 seats, falling short of the 272-seat majority needed to form a government independently. The NDA coalition, including the BJP, managed to secure a total of 293 seats. In contrast, the Congress-led 'India' alliance won 234 seats, showcasing a closely contested political landscape.

Gandhi's remarks have further intensified the debate on the stability of the current government and the future of Indian politics. As the political dynamics continue to evolve, the situation remains fluid, with potential implications for the governance and stability of the country.