Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party. The Bharatiya Janata Party traditionally has supported Indian Nationalism and strongly advocates conservative social policies, self-reliance, free market capitalistic policy, foreign policy driven by a nationalist agenda, and strong national defence. The party's platform is generally considered right of center in the Indian political spectrum.

The BJP, in alliance with several other parties, was in power from 1998 to 2004, with Atal Bihari Vajpayee as the Prime Minister and Lal Krishna Advani as his deputy. It is the biggest constituent of the National Democratic Alliance which is currently in the opposition.

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BJP meet will discuss differences -- within

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BJP attacks government for falling rupee

With the rupee sliding down to 56 to a dollar Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of misrule.

Chhattisgarh's tribal leaders support Sangma for president

After Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Nand Kumar Sai, now senior Congress leader and former union minister Arvind Netam has openly backed former Lok Sabha speaker P.A. Sangma for the president's post.

Opposition slams UPA's performance on third anniversary

Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday slammed the Congress-led UPA-II government's performance on its third anniversary, saying it had nothing significant to show.

Attempt political consensus on presidential candidate: Rajnath

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh Monday said the Congress-led UPA alliance should take the lead in attempting political consensus on a presidential candidate.

Yeddyurappa charge sheeted in land case

Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was Monday charge sheeted in a land case, further weakening him in his battle to unseat his successor D.V. Sadananda Gowda.

Walk out of UPA over special package demand: Rajnath to Mamata

Asking Trinamool Congress to withdraw support from the ‘incompetent' UPA government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh Monday said his party will support Mamata Banerjee's demand for a special package for West Bengal on the floor of parliament.

White paper on black money disappointing: BJP (Lead)

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White paper on black money disappointing: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday dismissed the government's white paper on black money, terming it "disappointing".

Lokpal bill listed to be tabled in Rajya Sabha (Lead)

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Survey shows UPA losing sheen

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Bitter Yeddyurappa mocks BJP leadership

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Neyattinkara by-poll crucial for Kerala parties (Kerala Newsletter)

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Congress gets active as ruling BJP crisis continues (Lead, Karnataka Newsletter)

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Shanta Kumar questions BJP's 'back to power' dream (Himachal Pradesh Newsletter)

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No divide within BJP, says party

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Rajya Sabha adjourned over 'land grab'

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Jaitley reaching Bangalore on trouble-shooting mission (Lead)

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Cabinet nod to changes in marriage laws bill

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Jaitley to visit Karnataka to review situation

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Lok Sabha nod for 2G panel's extension

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