BJP
Government & Politics abbreviation · World Government
| Stands for | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a world government abbreviation.
Indian Hindu nationalist party, founded in 1980, that has led India's national government since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It won 240 of 543 Lok Sabha seats in 2024 and governs with allies in the National Democratic Alliance.
Example: The BJP swept the state assembly election, winning more than two-thirds of the seats.
Usage notes
It grew out of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded in 1951, and is closely linked to the RSS volunteer organization. It is often described as the largest political party in the world by membership. The name means "Indian People's Party".
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