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Rajasthan CM Hails BJP as World's Largest Party on 47th Foundation Day

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma declared the BJP the world's largest political party during its 47th foundation day celebrations in Jaipur. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for steering India toward global prominence, aligning with Swami Vivekananda's vision. The party's origins trace back to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, founded by Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. The BJP was officially formed in 1980 and has since seen two Prime Ministers, with its historic peak being 303 Lok Sabha seats in 2019.

Key Points: BJP Celebrates 47th Foundation Day as World's Largest Party

  • BJP marks 47th foundation day
  • Hailed as world's largest political party
  • Credit given to PM Modi's leadership
  • Party traces roots to Jana Sangh
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"Largest party in the world": Rajasthan CM on BJP's 47th foundation day

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma credits PM Modi's leadership for BJP's global stature and India's rise on the party's 47th foundation day.

"Today, I can say that the Bharatiya Janata Party is not just the largest party in the country, but the largest party in the world. - Bhajanlal Sharma"

Jaipur, April 6

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, along with party leaders and workers, attended the Bharatiya Janata Party foundation day celebrations at the party office in Jaipur on Monday.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajasthan CM hailed the BJP as the world's largest political party on its 47th foundation day.

He gave credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for steering India toward global prominence in line with Swami Vivekananda's vision of the 21st century.

"Today, I can say that the Bharatiya Janata Party is not just the largest party in the country, but the largest party in the world. On this occasion, as we mark the 47th foundation day, our party is young, and for this, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of you," CM Sharma said.

"Under the leadership of our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, our country is becoming a global leader, as Swami Vivekananda had predicted that the 21st century would belong to India," 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 the growth is impressive, I hope this political strength translates into more grassroots development in Rajasthan. We need better roads and water facilities in our village. The focus should remain on governance, not just celebrations.
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Vikram M
It's remarkable to see the party's evolution. Remembering the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya is important. Their ideology of 'Integral Humanism' still feels relevant. Happy Foundation Day!
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Priya S
Connecting today's achievements with Swami Vivekananda's vision is powerful. The 21st century *should* belong to India, and having a stable, majority government helps in pursuing that goal with determination. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
Largest party by membership, sure. But the real test is delivering for the common man. Inflation is still a headache for middle-class families like mine. Hope the party's focus remains on economic issues.
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Karthik V
The organizational strength is unmatched. From just 2 seats in 1984 to a full majority government... that's a political case study in itself. Credit to the countless karyakartas who built this from the ground up.

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