Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a special dinner for MPs from the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parties at his official residence on December 11. The dinner came just three days after the NDA felicitated Modi for the ruling dispensation’s landslide victory in the Bihar assembly elections.
“It was a pleasure to host NDA MPs for dinner this evening at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. The NDA family represents a shared commitment to good governance, national development and regional aspirations. Together we will continue to work to strengthen our country’s development path in the coming years,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
The NDA won 202 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly in the 2022 elections. Among the alliance partners, Bharatiya Janata Party won 89 seats, JD(U) 85, LJP (Ram Vilas) 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) 5 and Rashtriya Lok Morcha four seats.
According to a BJP leader quoted by news agency PTI, the aim of the dinner meeting was to create a platform for an open and constructive exchange of ideas between the alliance partners. It provided the Prime Minister with an opportunity to discuss legislative priorities, review the government’s broader agenda for the session and strengthen the NDA’s collective political road map.
The dinner was attended by senior ministers, presidents and parliamentarians from all sides of the alliance.
The menu was vegetarian and featured a wide selection of regional Indian dishes, according to a report in NDTV.
What was on the menu?
– Orange juice with ginger
-Subz Badam Shorba: Seasonal vegetables, almonds, spices
-Kakum Matar Akhrot Ki Shammi: Fox Millet with Green Peas and Crushed Walnuts, Pan Cooked
-Kothimbir Vadi: A tasty snack made from coriander leaves and gram flour
-Gongura Paneer: Spiced curd curry with sorrel leaves
-Khubani Malai Kofta: Apricot dumpling in a rich creamy cashew curry
-Palakura Pappu: Andhra style tempered lentil with spinach
– Chilgoza Pulao: Basmati rice with black gram and toasted pine nuts)
– Breads: Roti/ Missi Roti/ Naan/ Tawa Laccha Paratha
– Baked Pista Langcha: Pista filled sweets made with chhena and khoya.
-Ada Pradaman: Rice flakes cooked with palm jaggery and coconut milk, dry nuts
It was a pleasure to host NDA MPs for dinner… Together we will continue to work to strengthen the development path of our country.
