“If their spokesperson Ram Madhav feels that the BJP will not get a majority on its own, we and other allies will definitely stand by them. But it is certain that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the next government,” Raut told Hindustan Times. Madhav’s statement is the first by a senior BJP member, suggesting the party will have to stitch together an alliance to form the government. Raut, in his interaction on TV and news agencies, said it will be difficult for the BJP to reach the 280-seat mark. It looks a bit difficult for the BJP to reach the 280-282 figure…Our NDA parivar (family) will cross the majority mark,” Raut told a TV channel.

Source: Hindustan Times May 07, 2019 22:30 UTC