JDU's Sanjay Jha defends the Union Budget provisions for Bihar, stating it addresses long-pending demands. He highlights significant support like central aid for flood-affected Kosi region, Makhana Board for fox nut farmers, a greenfield airport, and a national agro-tech institute as major boosts for the state.
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AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced the party's alliance with the NDA, hailing it as crucial for Tamil Nadu's progress and expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his support. This came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the alliance, stating that they will contest the upcoming elections together, with Modi leading nationally and Palaniswami heading the state campaign.
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