Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
About Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was formed in 1980 by the members of the former Jana Sangh after they separated from the then Janata Party. It is one of the two major political parties of the country. Presently, the BJP is the largest political party with 269 seats. The history of the BJP dated back to 1951 with the formation of Bharatiya Jana Sangh by Syama Prasad Mukherjee. After the emergency, the Jana Sangh merged with several other political outfits to form the Janata Party. However, the BJP managed to get only two seats in the Lok Sabha in the 1984 general elections. The party shares close ideology and organisational links with the pro-Hindu organisation, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.
BJP Factsheet
| Election Symbol |
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| Founded ON | 1980 |
| Founder | Syama Prasad Mukherjee |
| President of BJP | Amit Shah |
BJP Election Result Year Wise
| Year | Seats |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 282 |
| 2009 | 116 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 1999 | 182 |
| 1998 | 182 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1991 | 121 |
| 1989 | 89 |
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) News
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UP Elections 2027: Amit Shah to Kick-Start BJP’s Poll Preparations at October 30-31 Meeting
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to kick-start the BJP’s campaign preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections at the party’s State Executive meeting scheduled to be held on October 30-31, sources said.
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Rajasthan: Congress Worker Climbs Water Tank Over Bharatpur Zila Parishad Ticket Denial, Alleges Corruption
A 37-year-old Congress worker climbed an overhead water tank in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur on Tuesday after being denied a Zila Parishad election ticket, alleging corruption in candidate selection. Police safely brought him down after a two-hour standoff, while Congress district chief Dinesh Soopa noted that ticket allocations were not yet finalised.
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'Aap Govt Left No Stone Unturned in Pushing Punjab Into Abyss of Drugs': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of pushing Punjab into a drug crisis and said he would meet the families of people who recently lost their lives after raising their voices against drug smugglers. Shah said he would meet the families in Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur on Tuesday, October 20.
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BJP Questions Congress Over ‘Regime Change’ Claims, Alleges Payments to Delhi Protesters
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its attack on the Congress over the ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, questioning the Opposition's alleged “regime change” agenda and financial support for demonstrators.
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‘Conspiracy to Destabilise Economy’: BJP Targets CJP Over Tiranga Rally in Connaught Place
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday came down heavily on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-organised 'Tiranga rally', calling the staging of protests in New Delhi's Connaught Place, a "conspiracy to destabilise India's economy".
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Madan Rathore’s Pakistan Remark Goes Viral: ‘We Will Stand With Pakistan If US Goes to War’ (Video)
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore has drawn attention on social media over a statement about a hypothetical war between the United States and Pakistan. In a video circulating online, Rathore is heard saying that India would stand with Pakistan if the two countries went to war, citing Pakistan's status as a neighbouring country.
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30-Foot Cockroach Effigy to Join Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at Delhi Ramleela
A 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy will be set ablaze alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad during a Ramleela celebration in Delhi this year. The unusual addition has been announced by the Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee in Pitampura, which says the effigy is intended to represent filth and promote cleanliness.
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Abhijeet Dipke Backs Actor Imran Khan Following 'Leave India' Notice
CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke defended actor Imran Khan after Mumbai Police issued a 'Leave India' notice directing him to depart by October 28 for participating in a political protest. Dipke questioned the double standard, asking why an American citizen can endorse the ruling party while an OCI cardholder faces penalties for dissent.
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Kanpur Robbery: BJP Leader Tied Up, Robbed of INR 50 Lakh at Farmhouse Hours After Taking Charge of New Party Role
BJP leader Ramesh Yadav’s celebrations following his appointment as State Secretary of the party’s Pichhda Morcha (Backward Classes Wing) were overshadowed by a late-night robbery at his farmhouse in Kanpur, where masked assailants tied him up and escaped with cash and valuables worth approximately Rs 50 lakh.
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L Murugan Resigns: Union Minister Resigns From Cabinet and Rajya Sabha To Focus on BJP in Tamil Nadu
Union Minister of State L Murugan resigned from the Union Cabinet and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday after writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Murugan stated he wants to return to the grassroots and dedicate himself full-time to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, calling his ministerial tenure a great privilege.
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Delhi Protest: Police Detain Demonstrators at Connaught Place as CJP Agitation Enters Day 2 (Videos)
Delhi Police detained protesters at Connaught Place on Sunday, October 11, as security restrictions continued across the national capital following a massive crackdown on demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
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CJP Protest: Supreme Court Orders No Illegal Detention of Peaceful Protesters, Directs Normal Metro Services
The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to ensure that people peacefully gathering are not illegally detained, while ordering normal functioning of Metro and railway services, uninterrupted internet facilities as permitted by law, and free movement of people and traffic amid protests in Delhi.
