NDA government

Narendra Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party Majority government 26 May 2014 to 30 May 2019 5 y

At a glance

5.0
years in office
16
Lok Sabha number
8
actions recorded under it
8
scored with party credit
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Governing parties

Partners and their share of the governing seatsCredit for this government's actions, and its years in office, are split by these shares.
PartyShareYears in power (weighted)Note
BJPLead party84%4.2Basis: 2014 NDA seats (336 total, sums exactly). BJP alone held a majority (282/543); the NDA allies are shown for coalition credit.
SS5%0.3
TDP5%0.2
LJP2%0.1
SAD1%0.1
RLSP1%0.0
AD1%0.0
PMK0%0.0
SWP0%0.0
AINRC0%0.0
NPP0%0.0
NPF0%0.0

Actions under this government

  • ImplementedBJPHealth

    Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

    Hospital insurance scheme launched September 2018, extended in 2024 to all aged 70+; 10.98 crore admissions recorded by December 2025 (administrative count); a 2023 CAG audit raised claim-control issues.

    Evidence points +8.0 (range +7.0 to +9.0)

  • Struck downBJPElections & Democracy

    Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018

    Bearer-type bonds sold by SBI from 2018 let donors fund registered parties without public disclosure of donor names; the Supreme Court struck the scheme down on 15 February 2024.

    Evidence points −8.5 (range −10.0 to −7.0)

  • ImplementedBJPSports & Youth

    Khelo India programme

    A centrally funded sports programme revamped from 2017-18, supporting grassroots competitions, infrastructure and a scheme of athlete support. Its outlay was extended in 2021 and again in 2026.

    Evidence points +4.0 (range +4.0 to +4.0)

  • ImplementedBJPEconomy & Finance

    Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout (2017)

    GST replaced many central and state indirect taxes from 1 July 2017 under a Constitution amendment and a Centre-State GST Council. Collections and taxpayers grew; rate structure and compliance remain debated.

    Evidence points +15.0 (range +14.0 to +16.0)

  • ImplementedBJPHousing & Urban

    Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA)

    RERA requires registration of real estate projects with State regulators, sets promoter obligations and complaint timelines. Over 1.5 lakh projects were registered by September 2025; implementation varies by State.

    Evidence points +12.5 (range +12.0 to +13.0)

  • ImplementedBJPEconomy & Finance

    Demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes (2016)

    On 8 November 2016 the government withdrew Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, about 86% of cash by value. The RBI reported about 99% returned; the Supreme Court upheld the decision 4:1 in January 2023.

    Evidence points −9.5 (range −10.0 to −9.0)

  • ImplementedBJPTechnology & Digital

    Aadhaar Act, 2016 and the national Aadhaar identity programme

    A 12-digit biometric-linked identity number begun by the Planning Commission in 2009 and given statutory backing in 2016; the Supreme Court upheld the Act in 2018 while limiting mandatory linking.

    Evidence points +12.5 (range +12.0 to +13.0)

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