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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 BJP has successfully expanded its base beyond its traditional strongholds, appealing to a broad spectrum of Indian society with a mix of developmental promises, nationalist rhetoric, and religious appeals.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has focused on a narrative of development, governance reform, and national security. Modi's charismatic leadership and the party's emphasis on digital India, infrastructure development, and economic reforms have played significant roles in its electoral successes. The party's victory in the 2019 general elections, securing a significant majority in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament), underscored its dominant position in Indian politics, a status it has worked to maintain and consolidate leading up to 2024.
However, the BJP's tenure has not been without controversy. Its policies and legislative actions, including the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), have sparked significant debate and protests across the country. Critics argue that these moves reflect the party's majoritarian agenda and pose challenges to India's secular fabric. Yet, supporters of the BJP view these actions as necessary steps towards fulfilling the party's vision of a strong, unified India.
Electoral strategies of the BJP have also evolved, with a focus on consolidating Hindu votes, making inroads into regions traditionally dominated by opposition parties, and leveraging social media and technology to mobilize support. The party's ability to form strategic alliances and its control over several state governments further testify to its adeptness at political maneuvering and governance.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has focused on a narrative of development, governance reform, and national security. Modi's charismatic leadership and the party's emphasis on digital India, infrastructure development, and economic reforms have played significant roles in its electoral successes. The party's victory in the 2019 general elections, securing a significant majority in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of India's Parliament), underscored its dominant position in Indian politics, a status it has worked to maintain and consolidate leading up to 2024.
However, the BJP's tenure has not been without controversy. Its policies and legislative actions, including the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), have sparked significant debate and protests across the country. Critics argue that these moves reflect the party's majoritarian agenda and pose challenges to India's secular fabric. Yet, supporters of the BJP view these actions as necessary steps towards fulfilling the party's vision of a strong, unified India.
Electoral strategies of the BJP have also evolved, with a focus on consolidating Hindu votes, making inroads into regions traditionally dominated by opposition parties, and leveraging social media and technology to mobilize support. The party's ability to form strategic alliances and its control over several state governments further testify to its adeptness at political maneuvering and governance.
BJP NEWS
How PM Modi has reframed â400 paarâ: Rallying point to âshieldâ for OBCs, SCs and STs
April 27, 2024 7:46 am
A scrutiny of about 60 speeches by the Prime Minister from March 16 to April 25 shows that this latest framing of â400 paar,â after the first phase of elections, marks a shift from the earlier refrain. It also comes after Opposition allegations that 400 plus will be weaponised to change the Constitution.
Lok Sabha polls: NRIs to hold car rally in support of BJP on April 28
April 27, 2024 1:12 am
The rally, covering nearly 270 km, will pass through nine Lok Sabha constituencies, Digant Sompura, BJP's foreign affairs department convenor said.
Social Buzz: 'Guard of honour' by bulldozers for Yogi, youth 'fact checking' Modi with Congress manifesto, and more
April 26, 2024 9:47 pm
From "bulldozer rally" welcome for Yogi Adityanath to AAP's attack on Prime Minister Modi, here is what's trending today.
Karnataka BJP candidate K Sudhakar booked for âattempting to bribeâ IAS officer in Rs 4.8 crore unaccounted cash seizure case
April 27, 2024 4:06 am
K Sudhakar is contesting against Congressâs Raksha Ramaiah in Chikkaballapur
Poll Pourri: Ajit Pawar extends olive branch to Rahul Kul; Khadseâs entry in BJP put on hold; and more
April 26, 2024 10:04 pm
The âghar vapsiâ of Ekanth Khadse, who had quit the NCP (SP), in the BJP seems to have been put on hold.
Tejasvi Surya booked for âseeking votes based on religionâ
April 27, 2024 5:22 am
The Bangalore South LS seat is seeing a contest between BJP's Tejasvi Surya and Congressâs Sowmya Reddy.
PM Modi nervous, will shed tears soon, says Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka Lok Sabha election rally
April 26, 2024 7:14 pm
The former Congress president alleged that PM Modi has looted money from the poor in the last 10 years.
Local MLA promises to build road within 6 months, Mathura villagers withdraw poll boycott call
April 26, 2024 3:23 pm
Muvarikpur village falls under the Mant assembly segment, which is a part of the Mathura Lok Sabha constituency. The village is approximately 50 kilometre from the Mathura district headquarters
Prakash Javadekar on meeting Kerala CPM leader Jayarajan: 'We may have met ... Is it a crime?'
April 26, 2024 9:42 pm
As Congress takes aim, BJPâs Kerala in-charge says, "It is bogus news ... How does Sudhakaran or Sobha (Surendran) know who I meet or talk to?"
Derek O'Brien writes | Spread and spread of the Sangh: The BJP-RSS network has only expanded under the current government
April 26, 2024 10:00 am
Many officials, trained and subscribing to the Sangh ideology, currently work under various union public services.
BJP PHOTOS
Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls
July 19, 2023 3:58 pm
The meeting in Bengaluru where 26 Opposition parties participated came to an end on Tuesday.
In Pictures | Congress, Opposition parties hold 'Tiranga March' from Parliament to Vijay Chowk
April 06, 2023 1:57 pm
From launching a 'Tiranga march', to boycotting the customary evening tea hosted by the Speaker â the Opposition continued their protest against the Centre even after the Lok Sabha's Budget session ended as scheduled on Thursday.
Raghuram Rajan joins Bharat Jodo Yatra, Oppn stages walkout from both Houses: Top political events in pictures
December 14, 2022 5:55 pm
BJP held a parliament meeting on Wednesday, which was attended by PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda. Udhayanidhi Stalin also took oath as Tamil Nadu Minister.
Winter Session of Parliament begins; here are glimpses from Day 1
December 07, 2022 1:20 pm
Songs, banners, rallies, and protests: Gujarat gears up for Assembly elections
December 05, 2022 11:29 am
The Gujarat Assembly elections are scheduled to be held from December 1 to December 5.
Assembly bypolls today: 7 seats in 6 states go to polls
November 03, 2022 11:51 am
BJP launches Nabanna Abhiyan in Kolkata, prominent leaders detained
September 13, 2022 5:07 pm
The West Bengal police action against BJP workers trying to reach Kolkata for Nabanna Abhiyan (march to secretariat), one of the partyâs biggest campaigns since its 2021 poll defeat, continued on Tuesday morning, with thousands of party workers arrested or detained in several districts.
Amid guitar sessions and mosquito nets, how AAP-BJP's overnight protests unfolded
August 30, 2022 11:00 am
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested overnight outside the Delhi Assembly. While AAP has alleged corruption charges against Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena, BJP has hit out at the Delhi government over alleged corruption over the Delhi excise policy and construction of classrooms.
AAP vs BJP at Delhi assembly: Kejriwal takes dig at PM Modi, Opposition stages protest
August 26, 2022 8:17 pm
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that BJP had parked away Rs 800 crore to topple his government by offering Rs 20 crore each to 40 MLAs.
PM Modi returns to his bastion Gujarat on eve of govt's anniversary
May 28, 2022 9:16 pm
BJP VIDEOS
Explained: What has been the BJPâs stand over the years on Ram temple
June 22, 2020 6:07 pm
From the Vajpayee years to Narendra Modiâs BJP, a look at how the party handled the sensitive issue of building a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.
âThe notion that your neighbour is your kin, regardless of faith, is a real thing in South Indiaâ
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Historian Rajmohan Gandhi talks about the need to chronicle Southern history and why he feels that the region is âlosing voiceâ in Delhi. In a discussion with journalists from Indian Express, he calls the recent lynchings âtragic, shamefulâ.
BJP's star campaigner Yogi Adityanathâs emotive appeals turn a damp squib | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Yogi Adityanath, the man in a saffron robe, has emerged as one of the star campaigners for the BJP in the last few elections. But his speeches in this election making a strong Hindutva pitch failed to get any results.
As TRS sweeps Telangana, hereâs what worked in KCRâs favour | DECISION 2018
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
K Chandrashekhar Rao will continue as Chief Minister of Telangana for a second term. The victory is, for the most part, not a surprise. But hereâs what worked in his favour. And what about the Congress-TDP alliance? Liz Mathew breaks it down.
Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.
DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
Is VHPâs Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?
June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
Is the Ayodhya mobilisation now as powerful and potent as it was in 1992? Are there law and order concerns for the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government, both now ruled by the BJP? And most importantly, is it fair to compare 2018 to 1992?
The Agrarian Unrest Part 1: This could be the Narendra Modi governmentâs biggest problem
June 22, 2020 6:09 pm
Thousands of farmers from across the country have taken to the streets. âDilli chaloâ is their slogan. What do they want? And is agrarian distress this governmentâs biggest problem? Harish Damodaran explains.
Speech analysis: How Amit Shah is toning down his attack on illegal migrants
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
As they say, timing is key. And an analysis of BJP President Amit Shah shows that before a key event across the border, he has dialed down his ferocious speeches against illegal migrants from Bangladesh.
Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women
June 22, 2020 6:10 pm
Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.
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