On the occasion of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 45th Foundation Day, BJP National President JP Nadda reflected on the party’s remarkable journey, calling it both an “ideologically rooted” and “mass-based” political movement that continues to shape India’s future.
Addressing a gathering on Sunday, Nadda said, “BJP’s history is deeply connected with Indian traditions, customs, policies, and culture. These principles guide us today and will continue to lead us forward. We have never compromised on our ideology.”
He reiterated that the BJP is “not just an ideological party but also a mass-based one,” and emphasized that both identity and strategy have been central to the party’s sustained growth.
Highlighting the BJP’s current strength, Nadda pointed out that the party has over 240 MPs in the Lok Sabha, more than 98 members in the Rajya Sabha, and over 100,000 active workers. He detailed the BJP’s electoral victories, including its sixth consecutive term in Gujarat, third in Goa and Haryana, fourth in Madhya Pradesh, and second in Uttarakhand, Manipur, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, and Maharashtra.
“After 27 years, we have formed the government in Delhi as well,” he added proudly.
JP Nadda spoke about the “scientific growth” of the party’s organisational structure, stressing that winning elections is a strategic process. “The BJP is the only political party that has undergone such structured growth. Building a party and winning elections is both a science and an art—and we’ve done it without ever compromising on principles,” he said.
He also celebrated the BJP’s flagship welfare schemes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Ujjwala Yojana—noting their transformative impact on the poor, Dalits, farmers, women, and marginalised groups.
Looking ahead, Nadda outlined the BJP’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, framing it as the party’s mission to help shape India’s long-term growth and prosperity.
He also launched a nationwide outreach campaign, set to run from April 8 to 13, where BJP leaders and workers will visit 500,000 booths and 100,000 localities to strengthen grassroots connections. Additionally, from April 14 to 25, the party will observe Samvidhan Gaurav Diwas, marking Ambedkar Jayanti with events celebrating the Constitution.
Nadda urged party workers to “honor the founding members” of BJP by visiting their homes and acknowledging their contribution. “Remembering our roots is essential to knowing where we’re headed,” he said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi, in a post on X, extended greetings to BJP workers, reaffirming the party’s “unparalleled commitment to national progress and good governance.” He emphasized how the people have consistently supported the BJP, as reflected in successive electoral mandates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised the BJP’s journey, noting that the lotus symbol has now become a “new emblem of trust and hope in the hearts of the people.”
Founded in 1980, the BJP traces its ideological lineage to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, formed in 1951 by Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The party has since evolved into the world’s largest political organisation, winning historic mandates in 2014 and 2019, and securing 240 seats in the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
With decades of ideological clarity and mass mobilisation, the BJP continues to position itself as a transformative force in Indian politics.