JDS' HD Kumaraswamy, a partner in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), underscored that the new partners will "continue for a long time" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is heavily dependent upon support from allies.
"This present NDA alliance - Telugu Desam Party and Janta Dal United are openly committed to the honourable Prime Minister. This government is going to stand in future days. Also, for the country, the people require stability and to sustain the economic issues for that everybody is going to work with mutual understanding," Mr Kumaraswamy told NDTV.