Bharatiya Lok Dal

The Bharatiya Lok Dal was an Indian political party founded in 1974, primarily representing rural and conservative interests. It aimed to promote traditional values, agrarian issues, and regional development, often aligning with Hindu nationalist ideologies. The party was part of the larger Janata Party coalition that opposed the Indian National Congress during the late 1970s. Although it eventually merged into the Janata Dal in the 1980s, Bharatiya Lok Dal played a significant role in Indian politics during that period, advocating for decentralization and grassroots democratic movements.