BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major political party in India. It originated in 1980 as the successor to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and is part of the broader Sangh Parivar, a network of organizations associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The BJP subscribes to a conservative, Hindu nationalist ideology often described as Hindutva, emphasizing national unity, cultural heritage, and a market-oriented approach to economic reform.

Historically, the party rose to national prominence in the 1990s and formed the national government for the first time in 1998 for a brief period. It achieved a decisive victory in 2014 under Narendra Modi, who has served as prime minister since then. The party won re-election in 2019 and, by the mid-2020s, maintained leadership of the central government as the largest party in the NDA coalition.

Organizationally, the BJP operates with a national president, a parliamentary board, and a national executive, and it maintains close ties with the RSS and related groups. Its policy priorities include economic reforms, infrastructure development, and national security, while stressing a strong stance on cultural and religious issues as part of its identity.

Critics have accused the party of majoritarian tendencies and policies affecting minority communities, whereas supporters defend the BJP as delivering governance, economic growth, and national strength. The party remains a central force in Indian politics and contests elections across the country, often shaping national discourse and policy.