BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one of the major political parties in India and is currently the ruling party at the Centre. The party is considered to be right-wing and is known for its Hindu nationalist ideology.

Who is the first member of BJP?
The first member of the BJP was Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was a founding member of the party. Vajpayee went on to become the Prime Minister of India on three occasions.

Where was BJP founded?
The BJP was founded on April 6, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The party was formed as a successor to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which was dissolved after the declaration of the Emergency in 1975.

What is the symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party?
The symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the Lotus.


Who is the first PM in BJP?
The first Prime Minister from the BJP was Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who served as the Prime Minister of India for three non-consecutive terms, from 1996 to 2004.

How many members are there in the BJP party?
As of May 2023, the BJP has more than 18 crore (180 million) members, making it one of the largest political parties in the world.

Who is the main person of the BJP?
The main person in the BJP party is currently Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. Amit Shah, the former president of the party, is the Union Home minister. Jagat Prakash Nadda is the President of the BJP, which is the highest post in the party’s organizational structure.

Which state is ruled by BJP?
The BJP currently rules several states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, among others.

How many seats does the BJP have in Parliament?
In the current Parliament, the BJP holds 303 seats in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House, and 50 seats in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House.

Is BJP under NDA or UPA?
The BJP is currently part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is a coalition of several parties that are currently in power at the central government level in India. The NDA is led by the BJP.
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