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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian right-wing political party

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major political party in India, aligned with right-wing politics and Hindutva ideology. Founded in 1980, it has been in power since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party has close ties to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and advocates for integral humanism and nationalist principles.

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Timeline

16th All India Conference in Patna

The conference was held in Patna under the presidentship of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The country was warned against the nexus of Congress, Communist, and Muslim League with the slogan 'Tin Tilange, Karte Dange'. 'Swadeshi Plan' and 'Bharatiyakaran' were announced during the conference.

Formation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

In 1980, the leaders of Jana Sangh left the Janata Party due to the issue of 'dual membership' and formed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) based on panch nishthas (five commitments).

Rath Yatra by Lal Krishna Advani

Lal Krishna Advani undertook a 'Rath Yatra' in 1982 to mobilize volunteers to join upon the Babri Masjid to offer prayers.

Inclusion of 'Integral Humanism' as basic ideology in BJP constitution

After a critical appraisal, a working team led by Shri Krishna Lal Sharma recommended the re-declaration of 'Integral Humanism' as the basic ideology of the party. This recommendation was accepted and included in the BJP constitution during the National Executive meeting in October 1985 at Gandhi Nagar.

L.K. Advani Becomes BJP President

In 1986, L.K. Advani takes charge as the President of the BJP for the first time, serving in this role until 1990.

Lal Krishna Advani Re-elected President of BJP

On March 3, 1988, Shri Lal Krishna Advani was re-elected as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. This event marked a significant moment in the leadership of the party during a period of political turmoil.

Formation of BJP and Shiv Sena Alliance

On September 25, 1989, the alliance between the BJP and the Shiv Sena was formed. This alliance played a crucial role in the election results, leading to the ousting of the Rajiv Gandhi Government from power.

Rath Yatra stopped in Samastipur, Bihar

On October 23, the Rath Yatra led by Shri Advani ji was halted in Samastipur, Bihar, and he was detained there for five weeks.

Karseva held defying government prohibitions

Karseva was conducted on October 30, disregarding all government restrictions and prohibitions.

BJP wins Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections

In the Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections held in July 1991, BJP emerged victorious, marking a significant political shift.

Demolition of Babri Masjid

On December 6, 1992, the BJP and VHP organized a mass rally in Uttar Pradesh where the 16th-century Babri Masjid in Ayodhya was demolished. This event led to widespread communal riots and has been a major factor in communal polarization in India.

Shri L.K. Advani becomes the BJP President

Shri L.K. Advani takes over as the President of BJP and remains in office until 1998.

BJP expands into new states

BJP makes significant progress by establishing a presence in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Odisha, Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, marking a notable growth in its political footprint.

NDA wins majority in parliament

On 13 October 1999, the NDA, without the AIADMK, won 303 seats in parliament, securing an outright majority with Atal Bihari Vajpayee becoming Prime Minister for the third time.

BJP president Bangaru Laxman bribery scandal

In 2001, Bangaru Laxman, the BJP president, was caught in a bribery scandal where he was filmed accepting a bribe in a sting operation, leading to his resignation and subsequent prosecution.

India Shining Campaign

In 2004, the NDA's campaign 'India Shining' aimed to showcase rapid economic transformation but unexpectedly led to a heavy defeat. The slogan failed to resonate with rural Indians, contributing to the NDA's loss in the elections.

Karnataka Assembly Elections

BJP wins the state elections in Karnataka for the first time, marking a significant victory and gaining ground in a South Indian state.

General Elections in India

BJP's strength in the Lok Sabha falls to 116 seats.

BJP's Opposition to Military Intervention in Libya

The BJP opposed the 2011 military intervention in Libya and urged the Lok Sabha to pass a resolution condemning it.

Narendra Modi sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of India

After BJP won 282 seats in the general elections, Narendra Modi became the 15th Prime Minister of India. This marked the first time BJP achieved full majority in the Indian Parliament and in the Lok Sabha on its own strength.

BJP's Claim of World's Largest Political Party

In April 2015, the BJP claimed to have more than 100 million registered members, potentially making it the world's largest political party by primary membership.

Modi Government's Hardline Approach on Pakistan

After Nawaz Sharif was ousted in 2017, the Modi government took a hardline approach towards Pakistan, accusing the opposition Congress of collaborating with Pakistan.

Revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

On 5 August 2019, the Modi administration revoked the special status granted under Article 370 to Jammu and Kashmir, leading to significant changes in the region's governance. This move was a major policy decision by the government.

Economic Reforms by Modi Government

To counter the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BJP government under Modi implemented executive actions to reduce obstacles to selling produce and encourage private investment. These reforms faced criticism for potentially exploiting farmers.

Protests against Farm Reforms

In January 2021, protests escalated against the farm reforms introduced by the BJP government, leading to clashes with police and the storming of the Red Fort on Republic Day. The government responded by implementing Internet blackouts and cracking down on protesters and journalists.

Repeal of Farm Reforms

In November 2021, facing sustained opposition and ahead of state elections, the BJP announced the repeal of the controversial farm reforms. This decision was made to appease critics and retain support.

Neutral Stance on Russo-Ukrainian War

The Modi government remained neutral on the Russo-Ukrainian War, abstaining from a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

BJP Chief Ministers in 12 States

As of 11 January 2024, 12 states have Chief Ministers from the BJP.

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