Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party is a major Indian political party and a recognized national party. It was founded in April 1980.
Party President
Nation First, Party Second, Self Last.
Party History
- 1951Bharatiya Jana Sangh founded
Founded by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 21 October 1951.
- 1977Janata Party
Merged into the Janata Party during the Emergency.
- 1980BJP formation
BJP was formed on 6 April 1980.
- 1984First Lok Sabha election
Contested national elections on its own.
- 1996National party status
Recognized as a National Party.
- 1998NDA government
BJP led the National Democratic Alliance government.
- 2014Historic victory
Won 282 seats in Lok Sabha — single largest majority in 30 years.
- 2019Stronger mandate
Won 303 Lok Sabha seats.
- 2024Continuing leadership
Secured 240 seats and continues as key national force.
- 2026Leadership change
Nitin Nabin was elected national president.
Top Leadership
- NMNarendra ModiLeader of BJP Parliamentary Party & Leader of the House, Lok Sabha
- JPJ. P. NaddaLeader of the House, Rajya Sabha
- BLB. L. SantoshGeneral Secretary
- VTVinod TawdeGeneral Secretary
- SBSunil BansalGeneral Secretary
- BKBiplab Kumar DebGeneral Secretary
Election Performance
(Lok Sabha)State-wise Strength
(16 states)- AssamHBHimanta Biswa Sarma2026
- BiharSCSamrat Choudhary2026
- ManipurYKYumnam Khemchand Singh2026
- DelhiRGRekha Gupta2025
- Arunachal PradeshPKPema Khandu2024
- HaryanaNSNayab Singh Saini2024
- MaharashtraDFDevendra Fadnavis2024
- OdishaMCMohan Charan Majhi2024
- ChhattisgarhVDVishnu Deo Sai2023
- Madhya PradeshMYMohan Yadav2023
- RajasthanBLBhajan Lal Sharma2023
- TripuraMSManik Saha2023
- GoaPSPramod Sawant2022
- GujaratBPBhupendra Patel2022
- Uttar PradeshYAYogi Adityanath2022
- UttarakhandPSPushkar Singh Dhami2022
Financial Overview
(FY 2024-25)- Expenditure₹3774.58 Cr55.8%
- Surplus₹2994.57 Cr44.2%
Auditor: M/s Walker Chandiok & Co LLP · Filed with the Election Commission of India
Organisational Structure
A network reaching from the national council down to booth level.
Major Policies & Agenda
Focus on infrastructure, economic growth and inclusive development.
Upliftment of every section of society without discrimination.
Transparent administration and effective service delivery.
Promoting Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Strong defence, internal security and zero tolerance to terrorism.
Preserving India's rich culture, heritage and values.
Ideology & Vision
Building a strong, prosperous and united India.
Alliances
- NDANational Democratic AllianceLeading Party · since 1998
Symbol & Colours
- Saffron
- Green
Connect with BJP
Key Highlights
- Recognized National Partyby Election Commission of India
- Strong Parliamentary PresenceLargest party in Lok Sabha (240 seats)
- Governance Across India16 Chief Ministers from BJP
Past Presidents
(15)- Nitin Nabin2026 – present
- J. P. Nadda2020 – 2026
- Amit Shah2014 – 2020
- Rajnath Singh2013 – 2014
- Nitin Gadkari2009 – 2013
- Rajnath Singh2005 – 2009
- Lal Krishna Advani2004 – 2005
- M. Venkaiah Naidu2002 – 2004
- Jana Krishnamurthi2001 – 2002
- Bangaru Laxman2000 – 2001
- Kushabhau Thakre1998 – 2000
- Lal Krishna Advani1993 – 1998
- Murli Manohar Joshi1991 – 1993
- Lal Krishna Advani1986 – 1991
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee1980 – 1986
All information is sourced from official and public records.