| Write a short note on Bhartiya Janata Party under following headings: |
| Inception, |
| Aims, Policies and Programmes, |
| Present Position. |
Answer:
Bharatiya Janata Party
Inception:
The Bharatiya Janata Party was founded in 1980 by reviving the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Its support base increased substantially in 1990s. Earlier limited to north and west and to urban areas, now the BJP expanded its support in the south, east the north-east and in rural areas. It came into power in 1996 as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance including several state and Regional parties.
Main Policies, Aims and Objectives.
Present Status: The Bbaratiya Janata Party lost elections in 2004 and presently it is the principal opposition party in the Lok Sabha.
It wants to build India a strong and modern nation by drawing inspiration from its ancient culture and values.
"Cultural nationalism" for Hindutava is an important element in its conception of Indian nationhood and politics.
It advocates full territorial and political integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
It stresses a uniform civil code for all people living in the country irrespective of religion.
It supports a ban on religious conversions.
It is favour of in continuing reservation for the SCs/STs and to provide for other backward classes broadly on the basis of the Mandal Commission Report.
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