NEW DELHI, Dec 12, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an elaborate dinner for NDA Members of Parliament on Thursday evening at his residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, where he shared governance “mantras” and urged collective efforts to drive India’s development journey forward. The event doubled as both a team‑building exercise and a celebration of the NDA’s recent political successes.
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Governance and Development at the Core of the Gathering
In a message shared on social media, Modi described the NDA family as a symbol of shared commitment to good governance, national progress, and regional aspirations. He called on MPs to continue working together to empower the country’s development trajectory in the coming years.
One NDA MP present at the dinner said that Modi stressed how government reforms should be people‑centric and focused on improving ease of living for citizens, not limited merely to economic parameters.
Dinner Diplomacy and Alliance Unity
The dinner also served as a symbol of unity among NDA partners following the alliance’s strong performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, where it secured a commanding majority. Modi moved from table to table, interacting with MPs from various constituent parties an informal but warm gesture appreciated by attendees.
The venue was set with 54 tables, each seating a mix of MPs from different NDA allies along with a union minister, fostering cross‑party dialogue and stronger interpersonal bonds within the alliance.
Menu Reflects India’s Cultural Diversity
The all‑vegetarian dinner featured a rich spread of regional Indian dishes that celebrated the nation’s culinary diversity, reinforcing the message of unity in diversity among lawmakers. Menu items included traditional delicacies such as gongura paneer, palakura pappu, kakum matar akhrot ki shammi, chilgoza pulao, and a variety of breads and beverages.
Strategic Timing and Political Significance
Observers noted that the dinner came amid the ongoing winter session of Parliament and was seen as part of broader political engagement and strategy, helping galvanize NDA lawmakers ahead of legislative debates and future electoral challenges. The tone of the evening reflected a blend of political camaraderie and emphasis on governance priorities.