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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  • Abbreviation BJP
  • President J. P. Nadda
  • Treasurer Rajesh Agarwal
  • Founder Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Nanaji Deshmukh, KR Malkani, Sikandar Bakht, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Vijaya Raje Scindia, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Shanta Kumar, Ram Jethmalani, Jagannathrao Joshi
  • Founded 6 April 1980 (44 Years Ago) (1980-04-06)
  • Country India
  • Headquarters 6-A, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India
  • Eci Status National Party
  • Parliamentary Chairperson Narendra Modi (Prime Minister)
  • Ideology Conservatism (Indian), Neoliberalism, Integral Humanism, Hindutva, Hindu Nationalism, Right-wing Populism

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 03 Feb 2025
As of 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains a dominant force in Indian politics, continuing its trajectory of growth and influence that has been evident since the early 21st century. Rooted in Hindu nationalist ideology and closely associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ...BJP has successfully expanded its base beyond its traditional strongholds, appealing to a broad spectrum of Indian society with a mix of developmental promises, nationalist rhetoric, and religious appeals. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has focused on a narrative of development, governance reform, and national security. Modi's charismatic leadership and the party's emphasis on digital India, infrastructure development, and economic reforms have played significant roles in its electoral successes. The party's victory in the 2019 general elections, securing a significant majority in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament), underscored its dominant position in Indian politics, a status it has worked to maintain and consolidate leading up to 2024. However, the BJP's tenure has not been without controversy. Its policies and legislative actions, including the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), have sparked significant debate and protests across the country. Critics argue that these moves reflect the party's majoritarian agenda and pose challenges to India's secular fabric. Yet, supporters of the BJP view these actions as necessary steps towards fulfilling the party's vision of a strong, unified India. Electoral strategies of the BJP have also evolved, with a focus on consolidating Hindu votes, making inroads into regions traditionally dominated by opposition parties, and leveraging social media and technology to mobilize support. The party's ability to form strategic alliances and its control over several state governments further testify to its adeptness at political maneuvering and governance.

BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY NEWS

As BJP, Congress bicker over Rahul Gandhi trip, Kota wants to be left alone

June 17, 2026 9:37 am

On minds of students, parents and coaching centres is the June 21 NEET re-test. “Protest welcome but should have been organised earlier”

Delhi Confidential: Moving In

June 17, 2026 2:41 am

Nabin is scheduled to move into his officially allotted residence on 1 Motilal Nehru Marg on Wednesday.

'Be ready for early polls': Why BJP has sounded out four state units

June 16, 2026 11:08 am

Senior leader says party keen on going to polls while there is the momentum generated by Bengal win

BJP’s rise is about filling a void, not just ideology

June 15, 2026 3:33 pm

What is needed now is a redefinition of Viksit Bharat, one that measures development not in GDP alone but in how its gains are distributed across caste, community, gender, and the urban-rural divide.

Another Trinamool twist: Rebel MPs merge with little-known party, meet speaker

June 14, 2026 10:33 pm

Minutes before the meeting, the Mamata Banerjee camp had reached out to the Speaker and urged him not to accord “any recognition... to any purported separate group or faction of the AITC”.

Missing twins case triggers political storm in Jharkhand; BJP alleges lapses in probe

June 13, 2026 12:21 pm

Nearly two weeks after three children, including 12-year-old twin, went missing from Ranchi, the BJP has alleged lapses in the police investigation and announced a torch rally.

For BJP, TMC's collapse brings gains, but some see a need for caution

June 14, 2026 5:43 am

While some are concerned that association with TMC rebels could hurt the party’s image, others worry about Left’s revival.

How Trinamool split may alter Parliament arithmetic, bolster BJP's position

June 12, 2026 1:23 pm

The Opposition’s parliamentary strength is undergoing its biggest realignment since the splits in Shiv Sena and NCP.

Best of Both Sides: The future of the Idea of India is inseparable from the future of regional parties

June 12, 2026 6:32 am

In a country as vast and diverse as India, the vitality of democracy will always depend on the capacity of the national imagination to accommodate regional aspirations

Rajasthan RS polls: BJP takes 2 seats, Congress 1 amid caste balancing

June 11, 2026 7:47 pm

BJP’s Satish Poonia, Alka Gurjar, and Congress’s Neeraj Dangi elected unopposed to the Upper House

👁 Both Sridevi and Rajinikanth began their careers alongside Kamal Haasan.
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
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Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.

BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY PHOTOS

In Pictures: Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP

May 26, 2026 3:39 pm

A long-time associate of BJD supremo and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha on Monday

In Pictures: BJP names Suvendu Adhikari as next West Bengal Chief Minister

May 08, 2026 7:18 pm

Adhikari was elected the leader of the BJP’s legislature party in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata

Oath-taking tomorrow in West Bengal, 4,000 cops deployed, 10 lakh people expected

May 08, 2026 1:47 pm

The oath ceremony is scheduled at 10 am and is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and senior NDA leaders

Delhi Mayoral Election: BJP’s Pravesh Wahi elected MCD Mayor with majority

April 29, 2026 7:26 pm

BJP councillor from Anand Vihar, Monika Pant, was elected deputy mayor with 156 votes

BJP alleges “sheesh mahal 2” over Kejriwal’s new Lodhi Estate bungalow

April 25, 2026 4:25 pm

The BJP intensified its attack on Arvind Kejriwal over his new official residence, while AAP dismissed the allegations as fake and politically motivated

BJP women’s wing protests in Guwahati against opposition over women’s reservation Bill

April 28, 2026 3:40 pm

Members of the party's mahila morcha, along with senior leaders, began the procession from the Veterinary Field at Khanapara and marched through major thoroughfares of the city

In Pictures: BJP announces candidates for MCD mayoral polls

April 23, 2026 7:16 pm

Elections for the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and three standing committee members are scheduled for April 29

BJP women workers protest near Rahul Gandhi’s residence over women’s bill defeat

April 18, 2026 8:17 pm

The protesters slammed the Opposition parties for the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday

Smriti Irani accuses Congress of celebrating defeat of Women’s Reservation Bill

April 18, 2026 7:20 pm

The Constitution Amendment Bill, which sought to operationalise women's reservation and increase the strength of the Lok Sabha, was defeated in the Lower House on Friday after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority

In Pictures: Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister

April 15, 2026 2:07 pm

Alongside the chief minister, JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav took oath as members of the Council of Ministers

BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY VIDEOS

Pema Khandu Takes Oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM for Third Term

June 13, 2024 2:14 pm

Pema Khandu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third time today, following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections. The oath ceremony, held in Itanagar, saw eleven cabinet members also taking their oaths. Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik administered the oath, with notable attendees including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Explained: What has been the BJP’s stand over the years on Ram temple

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

From the Vajpayee years to Narendra Modi’s BJP, a look at how the party handled the sensitive issue of building a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

‘The notion that your neighbour is your kin, regardless of faith, is a real thing in South India’

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Historian Rajmohan Gandhi talks about the need to chronicle Southern history and why he feels that the region is ‘losing voice’ in Delhi. In a discussion with journalists from Indian Express, he calls the recent lynchings ‘tragic, shameful’.

BJP's star campaigner Yogi Adityanath’s emotive appeals turn a damp squib | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Yogi Adityanath, the man in a saffron robe, has emerged as one of the star campaigners for the BJP in the last few elections. But his speeches in this election making a strong Hindutva pitch failed to get any results.

As TRS sweeps Telangana, here’s what worked in KCR’s favour | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But here’s what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.

Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.

DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.

Is VHP’s Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Is the Ayodhya mobilisation now as powerful and potent as it was in 1992? Are there law and order concerns for the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government, both now ruled by the BJP? And most importantly, is it fair to compare 2018 to 1992?

The Agrarian Unrest Part 1: This could be the Narendra Modi government’s biggest problem

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Thousands of farmers from across the country have taken to the streets. ‘Dilli chalo’ is their slogan. What do they want? And is agrarian distress this government’s biggest problem? Harish Damodaran explains.

Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.

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