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BJP Marks 47th Foundation Day, Rooted in Nation-First and Clean Politics

Rajasthan Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham extended greetings on the BJP's 47th foundation day, tracing the party's origins to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. He emphasized its founding principles of nation-first policy and clean politics, contrasting it with family-centric parties. The BJP is described as the world's largest political organization, committed to "Antyodaya" and enabling workers to rise from booth level to top positions. The party was officially founded in 1980 after Jana Sangh members left the Janata Party and has since seen significant electoral success.

Key Points: BJP's 47th Foundation Day: History and Growth from Jana Sangh

  • Founded on nation-first policy
  • Evolved from Bharatiya Jana Sangh
  • World's largest political organisation
  • Committed to Antyodaya and grassroots rise
  • Aims for developed India by 2047
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Founded on nation first policy, clean politics: Jawahar Singh Bedham on BJP's 47th foundation day

Rajasthan Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham highlights BJP's journey from Jana Sangh roots to world's largest party, committed to Antyodaya and grassroots leadership.

"The party... was founded by five individuals to promote the nation first policy and clean politics. - Jawahar Singh Bedham"

Jaipur, April 6

Rajasthan Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham on Monday extended greetings on the Bharatiya Janata Party's 47th foundation day.

He highlighted the party's growth from its Bharatiya Jana Sangh roots and described it as the world's largest political organisation committed to "Antyodaya" and grassroots leadership.

Speaking to the reporters, Bedham said, "I extend heartfelt greetings on the occasion of the BJP foundation day. The party is rooted in the earlier Bharatiya Jana Sangh, and was founded by five individuals to promote the nation first policy and clean politics... Unlike other parties that became family-centric, the BJP stands out for allowing workers from the booth level to rise to high positions like Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and national or state president."

"The party, committed to "Antyodaya" (upliftment of the last person), is now the world's largest political party... The CM himself worked for a long time to reach this position... May this party flourish under the leadership of National President Nitin Nabin and state party President Madan Rathore and may we achieve the goals of a developed Rajasthan and a developed India by 2047," he said.

Bharatiya Jana Sangh was the precursor of the BJP. It was started in 1950 by former Union Minister Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, who laid the foundation of the party's ideology.

The Jana Sangh merged with the Janata Party after the end of the Emergency in 1977, with the aim of defeating Congress. Later on, the question of 'dual membership' was raised between the RSS members and the Jana Sangh, with the ask that either the Jana Sangh members should leave the Janata Party or their membership of RSS. Regarding the issue, the Jana Sangh members left the Janata Party and officially founded the BJP on April 6, 1980.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has had two Prime Ministers since its formation, PM Modi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

In the 1996, 1998, and 1999 Lok Sabha elections, the party emerged as the single largest party. In the 2019 Lok Sabha, the party won 303 seats, the most in the party's history.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the sentiment and the historical journey outlined, I think it's important for any party, including the BJP, to continually live up to the ideals of "clean politics." There have been instances that have raised questions. The true test is consistent, transparent governance for all citizens.
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Arjun K
The point about workers rising from booth level to the highest offices is very valid. Unlike some other parties where leadership is a family heirloom, this gives hope to every karyakarta. PM Modi's journey is the biggest example of this. It motivates common people.
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Priyanka N
Foundation Day greetings! The ideological roots from Jana Sangh to BJP, guided by principles of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya ji, have provided a strong base. The focus on nation-first is needed more than ever in today's global scenario. Jai Hind!
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Rahul R
It's a day to reflect on the political journey. The merger post-Emergency to defeat Congress and then the formation of BJP shows how political landscapes evolve. The current dominance is a result of decades of groundwork. Interesting history lesson in this article.
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Michael C
As an observer of Indian politics, the scale of the BJP's growth is undeniably impressive. From 2 seats in 1984 to 303 in 2019 is a remarkable political story. The "world's largest party" claim is backed by numbers. The organizational strength is worth studying.

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