3. BJP is India’s largest political party .
It is world’s largest political party in terms
of primary membership.
It follows Right Wing ideology.
It is a part of National Democratic Alliance
(NDA).
The Election Symbol of party is Lotus.
4. Has it’s origins in Bhartiya Jan Sangh , which
later on became Janta Party(1977).
In 1980,Party banned members for being
“dual members”.
Founded on 6th April, 1980.
First came to power in 1998.
Used Ram Janmabhoomi Movement to come
to power.
5. Official philosophy of the BJP is “Integral
humanism”.
It is committed to Hindutva (cultural
nationalism favouring Indian culture
over westernisation).
Parties ideological agendas are :-
Legislation of Uniform Civil Code
Abolition of special status given to J&K
Construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
It has close ideological and organisational
links to RSS.
6. ECONOMIC POLICIES
Increase in GDP growth.
Increase in FDI in different sectors.
Demonetisation.
Rolling out of GST.
Introduction of The Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code.
7. DEFENCE & COUNTERTERRORISM
Nuclear bomb test explosions ,1998.
Prevention of Terrorism Act,2002.
Operation “All Out” against terrorists in
Kashmir.
Political support to the US War on Terror.
Surgical Strikes .
8. FOREIGNPOLICIES
Inspired by the Hindu philosophy of
universalism & liberalism.
Improving relations with Pakistan.
Act East policy.
Improved relation with US.
Joining & creating new alliances (SCO,ISA).
9. It is a democratic & hard working
organisation.
Corruption free government.
Development oriented.
Good foreign policies.
Issue of national security.