Bharatiya Janata Party

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major political party in India, founded in 1980. It is known for its Hindu nationalist ideology and connects with the cultural identity of many Indians. The BJP promotes economic growth, national security, and a strong central government. It gained prominence in the 1990s and has been the ruling party in India since 2014, with Narendra Modi as its leader. The party emphasizes development, governance reforms, and traditional values while facing both support and criticism regarding its policies on secularism and minority rights.