BJP Memory Lane - BJS to BJP

The evolution from Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marks a significant journey in Indian politics. Established on October 21, 1951, the BJS was founded by leaders like Syama Prasad Mukherjee, aiming to provide a nationalistic alternative to the Congress Party. After the BJS merged into the Janata Party in 1977, it re-emerged as the BJP on April 6, 1980, led by prominent figures such as Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L. K. Advani.The BJP has grown to become the world's largest political party, achieving a historic majority in the 2014 general elections under Narendra Modi, emphasizing economic development and cultural nationalism.