As the NDA government at the Centre completes its first year of third tenure, it called all its chief ministers to discuss new priorities and strategic goals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers’ Conclave in New Delhi, where 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers from 20 states gathered.
The conclave culminated in the adoption of two key resolutions—one commending the success of Operation Sindoor, and another endorsing caste enumeration to further inclusive development.
Prime Minister Modi called on NDA governments to accelerate their development agendas and ensure that the benefits of a “double-engine government” are felt by citizens. He emphasised the need for closer collaboration across sectors such as sanitation, health, agriculture, youth development and technology, urging states to align their efforts for greater impact.
In a social media post following the conclave, Modi said the gathering included in-depth discussions and valuable presentations from various states, showcasing innovative practices in areas like water conservation, grievance redressal, women’s empowerment, education, and sports. He described the exchange of ideas as both enriching and encouraging.
One of the major resolutions passed lauded Operation Sindoor, conducted in response to the April 22 terror attack. The operation was praised for its strategic precision and successful outcome, attributed to India’s indigenous defence technologies and the exemplary bravery of the armed forces.
Moved by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and seconded by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the resolution stated that the operation had boosted national morale and sent a strong message to those sponsoring terrorism. Prime Minister Modi underscored that the mission highlighted the growing strength of India’s homegrown defence capability.
The second resolution, moved by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, endorsed caste enumeration as a tool to inform targeted development. BJP President J.P. Nadda, addressing the conclave, clarified that the NDA does not engage in caste-based politics, but believes in using data to support the upliftment of marginalised communities. He said the enumeration would help identify and integrate those historically left behind in various sectors of society.
Nadda also praised Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in initiating the move and noted that all NDA leaders unanimously supported the resolution. He stressed that the goal is to bring the deprived and excluded into the mainstream, not to divide society along caste lines.
Another highlight of the conclave was the presentation by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on cultural and youth engagement initiatives such as the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum.
The conclave concluded with a renewed collective commitment by NDA leaders to drive “inclusive growth, uphold national security, and deliver citizen-centric governance.”
The conclave was organised by the good governance cell of the BJP.