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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
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- 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 ...
BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY NEWS
On Mustafizur Rahman’s KKR exit, BJP allies caution: 'Don't mix cricket and politics'
January 07, 2026 10:38 am
As JD(U), TDP leaders raise questions, BJP and government insiders say such a decision could have been avoided. “We should differentiate between Pakistan and Bangladesh."
UP Cabinet expansion? Why CM Yogi’s Delhi meeting with PM Modi, Amit Shah has set off buzz
January 06, 2026 12:45 pm
The expansion of the UP Cabinet has been on the cards since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when the BJP won fewer seats than the Opposition Samajwadi Party.
Mining baron Janardhan Reddy back in the spotlight after deadly Ballari clash leaves 1 dead: How latest Karnataka row unfolded
January 05, 2026 7:19 am
Political row between Congress and BJP continues to simmer days after one worker of the ruling party was killed during a clash between supporters of Janardhan Reddy and Congress MLA Bharath Reddy
In latest letter, Mamata flags ‘flaws’ in SIR exercise, asks CEC to make amends or put a pause on it
January 05, 2026 10:58 am
She warned that if the "unplanned, arbitrary, and ad hoc" exercise is not immediately rectified, it must be halted to prevent a "direct assault on the foundational principles of democratic governance”.
Tavleen Singh writes: My wish for 2026 is that we somehow manage to get an Opposition party
January 04, 2026 7:37 pm
We need an Opposition party that would speak up on these issues, and on the consistent and brutal attack on India’s pluralist legacy by thugs who owe allegiance to the Sangh Parivar.
Maharashtra civic polls: Walkover for many BJP-Sena nominees, SEC seeks reports
January 04, 2026 7:57 am
Once the report is submitted to the Commission, a final announcement is made, the official said, adding that a candidate is declared victorious once it is established that no foul play took place.
AB forms stolen from BJP office, FIR against Shilpa Keluskar
January 03, 2026 10:11 pm
The FIR has been registered under Section 303(2) (theft) based on the statement given by BJP secretary Dinesh Jagtap.
After months on the sidelines, why Dilip Ghosh is back in BJP’s Bengal poll plans
January 03, 2026 7:43 am
The firebrand leader, considered the party’s most successful state president, has been tasked with playing a leading role in the BJP’s build-up ahead of the Assembly election campaign. But can the party work past the factional feuds and internal bickering that had hampered it in the past?
BJP’s problem of plenty in Maharashtra: Ticket unrest in corporation polls lays bare the cost of success, party's high ambitions
January 02, 2026 7:14 pm
In at least 20 of the 29 municipal corporations set to go to the polls on January 15, BJP is facing protests from longtime leaders unhappy with tickets given to new entrants.
High drama in Nagpur as BJP workers lock candidate inside home to stop him from withdrawing nomination
January 02, 2026 5:48 pm
The BJP asked Kisan Gawande to withdraw his nomination for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation election, a decision that did not go down well with his supporters.
BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY PHOTOS
Election results: BJP, AAP celebrate wins with sweets, slogans, colours
March 10, 2022 10:10 pm
Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will come back to power in Uttar Pradesh with an overwhelming majority and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to sweep Punjab. Workers in UP and Punjab gathered to celebrate the possible wins.
BJP leaders pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary
December 25, 2021 6:59 pm
President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J P Nadda reached Sadaiv Atal to pay tribute to late BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Parliament Winter Session begins on stormy note
December 01, 2021 10:49 am
🔴The 25-day Winter Session of parliament, during which 36 bills are expected to be passed begins on a stormy note today.
BJP celebrates Modi's seven years, Congress protests
May 30, 2021 10:40 pm
BJP workers across India celebrated the BJP government's seventh anniversary by conducting welfare programmes. #7yearsofseva was widely used to share images across social media.
Social distancing norms go for a toss as party supporters celebrate poll triumph
May 02, 2021 9:46 pm
As the nation is witnessing an unprecedented crisis, a huge violation of covid protocol and social distancing norms are a common site in victory celebrations
West Bengal polls: Glimpses of star-power and firepower on the campaign trail
April 02, 2021 7:23 pm
The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, scheduled to be held in eight phases, ended on April 1. The third phase will be held on April 6.
'No Vote to BJP' rally in West Bengal
March 10, 2021 11:37 pm
With Brigade Rally, PM Modi sets BJP tone for West Bengal Assembly polls
March 07, 2021 8:05 pm
PM Modi Sunday addressed a 'Brigade Cholo Rally' at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata, his first rally after poll notification for West Bengal was issued.
BJP workers jubilant as party sweeps Gujarat civic polls
February 23, 2021 9:19 pm
The BJP appeared on course to retain power in the six municipal corporations, winning 409 of the 474 seats where results were declared till evening.
Amid BJP-TMC war of words, Amit Shah's show of strength in Bengal
December 21, 2020 12:57 am
Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah Sunday held a roadshow in Bolpur area of Birbhum district in West Bengal.
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BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY VIDEOS
Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.
Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage
October 22, 2018 7:12 pm
The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.
'For the first time we have a majority govt. If some hard decisions have to be taken, they must be announced now'
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
Former governor of Reserve Bank of India Bimal Jalan talks about how he addressed the issues of transparency and accountability in financial transactions and governance in his new book, India Ahead: 2025 and Beyond.
Sabarimala gates opened for women but protesters deny them entry
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
The gates of the Sabarimala temple were opened to women of all ages on Wednesday, but protesters blocked the devotees from entering the shrine and warned them of consequences.
Shashi Tharoor faces heat over remarks on Ram temple
June 22, 2020 6:13 pm
Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor on Monday faced severe criticism after he said that no "good Hindu" would want a Ram temple built at a spot after demolishing somebody else's place of worship.
Congress likely to win Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh elections, says ABP News C-voter survey
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
An ABP News C-voter pre-poll survey has predicted a huge victory for the Congress party in Rajasthan,and a BJP defeat in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh too.
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar admitted to AIIMS, Congress stakes claim to form government
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was admitted to the New Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Monday. With the situation being delicate, a Congress delegation of 14 members approached the governor, staking claim to form the new government in the state.
Express Eye for Detail Ep 5: Political war over Vijay Mallya, Kerala nun rape case and rising fuel prices
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Why are the Congress and the BJP fighting over Vijay Mallya? Is the Kerala nun's rape case the biggest blot on the church in India? And what did a Bharat bandh this week really achieve? Arun George answers the big questions of the week.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya owes India Rs 9,000-crore: News in numbers
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who has been in the UK for two years now, is accused of fraud and money laundering worth Rs 9,000 crore. Find more in today's news in numbers.
Mallya claims he met Jaitley and offered to settle debt
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Triggering a political firestorm in India, fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya said in London Wednesday that he had “met the Finance Minister” before leaving India in 2016 and “repeated my offer to settle with the banks”.
