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Bharatiya Janata Party

BJPNational PartyNDA

Bharatiya Janata Party is one of two major political parties in India, alongside the Indian National Congress. As the political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), it is rooted in Hindu nationalist ideology. It leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and has been the ruling party at the Centre since 2014.

Founded

1980 · Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani

President

J. P. Nadda

Headquarters

New Delhi

Election Symbol

Lotus

Ideology

Hindu nationalism, Right-wing, Conservatism, Economic liberalism

Party Colors

Parliamentary Strength

240
Lok Sabha Seats
86
Rajya Sabha Seats
34
States / UTs Active

Active in 34 States / UTs