What kind of a party is BJP?

listen); English: Indian People’s Party; abbr. BJP) is one of two major political parties in India, along with the Indian National Congress. It has been the ruling political party of the Republic of India since 2014. The BJP is a right-wing party, and its policy has historically reflected Hindu nationalist positions.

What kind of party system is there in India?

India has a multi-party system, where there are a number of national as well as regional parties. A regional party may gain a majority and rule a particular state.

What are the States in which BJP has been in power?

In the past, the BJP has also been the party in power in the following states and union territories: 1 Chhattisgarh 2 Delhi 3 Rajasthan 4 Maharashtra (with Shiv Sena) 5 Jharkhand (with All Jharkhand Students Union)

When did the BJP become the largest party in the Parliament?

Following victories in several state elections and better performances in national elections, the BJP became the largest party in the parliament in 1996; however, it lacked a majority in the lower house of Parliament, and its government lasted only 13 days.

How many states in India have a BJP majority in Parliament?

As of July 2021, the BJP holds a majority of Legislative Assembly in 12 states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Haryana, BJP shares power as the senior partner ( Chief Minister of BJP) with Jannayak Janta Party .

Why did the BJP come to power in the 1980s?

Historian Ramachandra Guha writes that the early 1980s were marked by a wave of violence between Hindus and Muslims. The BJP initially moderated the Hindu nationalist stance of its predecessor the Jana Sangh to gain a wider appeal, emphasising its links to the Janata Party and the ideology of Gandhian Socialism.