Jan Sangh was established on October 21 1951. The first general election was held in 1952, and three people from Jan Sangh won. Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is from the Kolkata South East seat, Durga Charan Banerjee is from the Midnapore-Jhargram seat, and Umashankar Trivedi is from Chittor Rajasthan. There were two main issues in the manifesto of Jan Sangh: the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the country and the abolition of Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir. At that time, also after the elections, an NDA was formed, and Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee became the opposition leader. In his speech in the Parliament, he also strongly advocated the abolition of Article 370. In August 1952, in a huge rally in Jammu and Kashmir, he expressed his resolve: ‘ Either I will get you the Indian Constitution or I will sacrifice my life to achieve this objective. Dr. Fulfilled set out on a trip to Jammu and Kashmir in 1953 without obtaining a permit to fulfil his resolve. Breaking the permit rule, he decided to enter Jammu and Kashmir on May 11, 1953 along with thousands of protesters. As soon as he entered Jammu, he was arrested by the then Sheikh Abdullah Government due to the dictatorial attitude of the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He died under mysterious circumstances in jail on 23 June 1953. But his death in jail shook the country, and the permit system also ended.
The caravan of Jan Sangh kept moving forward. In the general elections in 1957, Jan Sangh got four seats, 14 in 1962, 35 in 1967 and 22 in 1971. In 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an emergency in the country. Jan Sangh openly opposed the emergency. All the leaders associated with Jan Sangh had to go to jail and endure torture for this. Volunteers (Swayamsevaks) of the cultural and nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh were also prominently involved. In 1977, Jan Sangh merged with the Janata Party. Still, due to ‘dual membership’ (membership of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh), the leaders of Jan Sangh decided to end the relationship with Janata Party and form a new political party. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was established on April 6, 1980, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the party’s first president. The party started the journey with the vision of Panchnishtha of nationalism, democracy, Gandhian approach to social and economic issues, positive secularism and values-based politics. With its establishment, the party registered its strong participation in Indian democracy by being vocal on issues of international, national and public interest and gave new dimensions to Indian politics.
The 1984 general election was the first general election for the BJP. The party got two seats – Ashok Patel from Mehsana in Gujarat and Janga Reddy from Hanamkonda seat in Andhra Pradesh. In 1986, Lal Krishna Advani became the president of the party. In the Palampur session(Himachal Pradesh) of June 1989, a proposal for constructing a grand Ram Mandir at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya was passed for the first time. The construction of the Ram Mandir was kept by the BJP in its main political agenda and included in its election manifesto. In the general elections 1989, BJP increased from 2 seats and became a party with 85 MPs. In March 1990, the BJP formed a Government in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Sundar Lal Patwa and Shanta Kumar became the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, respectively. This was the first time the BJP had its own Chief Minister in any state.
On September 25, 1990, on the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Lal Krishna Advani started the Ram Rath Yatra from Somnath in Gujarat to Ayodhya. The BJP reached every household in the country with the idea of cultural nationalism of the Ram Mandir. In 1991, party president Murali Manohar Joshi became the leader, and in the 1991 general elections, the party’s number of seats in the Lok Sabha increased from 85 to 120. BJP emerged as the largest party in the 1996, 1998 and 1999 elections. Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister for 13 days and then for 13 months, and after this, once again remained the Prime Minister of the country for four and a half years and gave a new direction to the country’s development. Even though Atal Bihari Vajpayee could not realize the resolutions of ideology due to the Bharatiya Janata Party not having a full majority, he assured the country that by building a capable India, the resolutions would be realised if the party got the majority. In 2004, the Congress-led UPA government came under the leadership of Manmohan Singh, but in 10 years, ‘corrupt, weak and policy paralysis’ became the identity of that government. The country’s people took a resolution, and Indian democracy turned toward a bright future.
While being the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 12 years, Narendra Modi gave a development model to the country and the world, which came to be known as ‘Gujarat’s Development Model’. The people of India and the BJP saw the country’s future under his leadership. The Goa session of 2013 In 2014, the then national president of the BJP, Rajnath Singh, announced the appointment of Narendra Modi as the head of the BJP election campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Later, he was also declared the Prime Ministerial candidate. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP got an absolute majority with 282 seats. The people of the country created history. Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of a non-Congress party with an absolute majority for the first time. After this, the party formed governments in many states, one after the other. By March 2018, the BJP had reached 21 states. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a bigger and historic victory than in 2014. In this election, the party won 303 seats; this was the first time that a non-Congress party got the majority for the second time.
After forming the government with a full majority twice, the BJP, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fulfilled all the promises made in the manifesto to the country’s people since Jan Sangh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi abolished Article 370 on 5 August 2019 in the first Parliament session of his second term. In that monsoon session, steps were taken towards the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).In the same session, triple talaq was made a punishable offence, and Muslim mothers and sisters were freed from this black law.
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 was implemented. Mahatma Gandhi’s vision was realized. A grand Ram Mandir was built in Ayodhya. On January 22, 2024, the BJP fulfilled its promise, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi consecrated Ram Lalla in the Mandir. Today, devotees from lakhs of India and abroad visit Ram Lalla daily. Under the leadership of Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party is also moving forward toward implementing the UCC. Uttarakhand’s Bharatiya Janata Party government was the first to implement the UCC and created history.
Earlier, the BJP was termed unable to run the government. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there is a BJP Government with full majority at the Center and in many states, and the government is creating new dimensions of development and public welfare. The political culture of India has changed. Today, the country’s people believe in Modi’s guarantee and are moving forward in the name of the resolve to make him the Prime Minister for the third time. Committed to building a self-reliant and developed India by establishing an exploitation-free and egalitarian society, the BJP will form a government with full majority for the third time under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first Lok Sabha election in the history of independent India when not only the country but the whole world has accepted that Narendra Modi will become the Prime Minister for the third time. The result of what has already been decided is that it is not the BJP but the 140 crore people of the country who are saying this. Modi’s Guarantee has helped increase the confidence of the country’s people.
In the last ten years, 25 crore people in the country have been brought out of poverty. Before Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, India was the 11th largest economy. Leaving Britain and France behind, India has become the 5th largest economy today and is rushing toward becoming the 3rd largest. During the time of Manmohan Singh’s UPA government, the country’s budget was Rs 16.65 lakh crore in 2013-14, which has increased to Rs 50 lakh crore in 2024-25 under the leadership of Narendra Modi. Jan Dhan accounts of more than 50 crore poor have been opened, toilets have been built for 11 crore families under the cleanliness campaign, permanent houses have been provided to 4 crore poor under the PM Awas Yojana, most of the beneficiaries of the society belong to deprived class. Under PM Awas Yojana, most houses are registered in the name of women. Through the Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme, tap water supply has been provided to more than 14.45 crore rural houses in the country. Under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, an accessible medical facility of Rs 5 lakh has been given to people experiencing poverty. It has been announced that all people above 70 will be brought under the ambit of this scheme. About 80 crore people in the country get free rations through the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Under the Ujjwala scheme, more than 11 crore women have been provided smoke-free lives by providing them gas cylinders. Especially for the economic empowerment of rural women, a target has been set to create three crore Lakhpati Didis. By bringing the Nari Vandan Act, 33 per cent of reservations for women in Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly have been ensured.
Crores of youth have got employment under the Startup and Standup Scheme. Those looking for employment are today becoming employers. Under Skill India, the skills of crores of youth have advanced, and thus, the economic empowerment of lakhs of families has taken place. Mudra Yojana has done the work of turning crores of people into entrepreneurs, and given its success, it has been announced that the amount of Mudra loan will be increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. Under the PM Swanidhi scheme, the concerns of street vendors have been addressed by giving them interest-free loans. Rs 36 lakh crore has been sent to people’s accounts through direct benefit transfer. This is an example of financial inclusion in the world. This has become possible only with the opening of Jan Dhan’s account. All this could have happened earlier also. But for the first time in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken care of this, and the BJP government has done it.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, financial assistance is being provided to more than ten crore small and marginal farmers of the country. Continuous efforts are being made to double the farmers’ income and ensure that their produce gets fair prices as per the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission. In the last ten years, about Rs 18 lakh crore has been received as MSP by farmers cultivating paddy and wheat, two and a half times more than in 10 years of the UPA Government. Nearly 4 lakh kilometres of new roads have been built in villages. More than 1300 railway stations are being transformed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Vande Bharat and Bullet trains have been launched. In the last ten years, the length of National Highways in the country has increased from 90 thousand kilometres to 1 lakh 46 thousand kilometres, and the length of four-lane National Highways has increased two and a half times. The number of airports in the country has doubled from 74 to 149. Many revolutionary changes have been made in the transport of cities. Until 2014, only 5 cities had metro connectivity; now, 18 cities have metro facilities. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new university is inaugurated every week, and two new colleges are being established every day during the past decade. Additionally, 55 patents are registered daily, fueling innovation and progress. The country is moving rapidly towards self-reliance.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the country’s development, there has also been concern for preserving and promoting heritage. In a way, the country is in a period of cultural renaissance today. The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Kedarnath beautification, and the Char Dham project are examples. Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath corridor, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Kedarnath beautification, and Char Dham project are examples of this. Idols were brought back from abroad. Many temples and heritage sites have been renovated. Under the Namami Gange scheme, Ganga and other rivers have been purified. The journey from Chandrayaan to Gaganyaan is in progress. , Non-resident Indians have been given dual citizenship. Their essential contribution to the development of India has been recognised. Ramnath Kovind, from a Dalit family and tribal woman, Droupadi Murmu, has been given the highest constitutional post as the President of India.
After Mahatma Gandhi, Narendra Modi was the first to make a mass movement. This is why, before the consecration of Ram Lala’s life in Ayodhya, his public call for cleaning the temples was taken to heart. The whole world was surprised. Such an example of service and dedication is second to none in the history. On Diwali, going among the soldiers posted on the border and celebrating with them is an example. Every year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits different parts of the border, boosting the soldiers’ morale. Modern facilities and equipment are provided to the army to increase the military strength. One Rank One Pension, Agniveer Yojana, development of border villages, strengthening the country’s defence power and honouring the soldiers engaged in the service of Bharat Mata are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top priorities. There is no compromise in the matter of the security of the country. On the 13th day of the terrorist attack in Pulwama, by killing the terrorists through the Balakot airstrike, India, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, gave a clear message not only to Pakistan but to the world. There is a policy of zero tolerance for terrorism and corruption. The Narendra Modi government is known globally for its clean and strong image.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not only a symbol of fearlessness, boldness, and toughness but also of sensitivity, intimacy, and generosity. Where toughness is needed, he works with toughness. Where sensitivity is needed, he works with sensitivity. The way he handled the country and cared about the world during Corona proves this. The way he has led the world today, in times of global crisis, the world is looking towards him. The whole world is counting on his leadership ability. It is a matter of pride for India and the people of India. The construction of a temple in the Muslim country UAE or being given the highest civilian honour by many countries, including many Muslim countries, is proof of his charismatic personality and acceptance of global leadership. The Prime Minister of Australia calls him boss, while the President of the US is eager to meet him on world forums. The way India led the G20 unprecedentedly, today, India is discussed on international forums, not the US, England or France. The whole world is seeing the future of war in India. Narendra Modi rightly says to the countrymen – ‘ This is the time, this is the right time (Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai).
Not stopping, not getting tired, and continuously moving in the direction of ‘Charaiveti Charaiveti’, as said by Deendayal Ji, and continuously trying to take his colleagues in the same direction are unusual phenomena in Indian politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on August 15 2014, had said from the ramparts of the Red Fort, ‘I am not the Prime Minister of India, but your Pradhansevak.’Narendra Modi has proved himself to be a Pradhansevak. Even after performing the last rites of his 100-year-old mother, he did not stop. Immediately after, he reached the Raj Bhavan of Gujarat and engaged in government work. An ordinary person can not possess this indomitable courage, unlimited sharpness and foresight. Somewhere, such a person has special blessings from the Almighty.
Two phases of elections have been completed—102 seats in the first phase and 88 seats in the second. Overall, elections have been held on a total of 190 seats. There are still five phases left. However, in the two phases, even the ordinary people saw the poor condition of the opposition. For the first time, the opposition is leaderless and appears devoid of policy and purpose. At the same time, it is a matter of good fortune for the workers (Karyakartas) of the BJP that they have pride that Narendra Modi is their leader, not only a national leader but revered as a global leader who is competent to lead the world. The manifesto (Sankalp Patra) the BJP put forward before the country’s people on April 14 envisages a bright future for India. It has a vision of building a developed India by 2047. At the same time, it is clear from the manifesto of Congress that their promises and intentions are such that they indicate that they will neither come to power nor will there be any situation like making promises.
The Congress, which imposed an emergency in the country, is telling the country’s people that the Constitution will be in danger if the BJP forms the government again. Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister—the leaders of the opposition and the I.N.D.I Alliance, who made the country hollow by promoting nepotism and corruption and doing injustice to the people of the country in the name of social justice, should not mislead the people of the country by accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of corruption and ending reservation. Narendra Modi has regained the lost trust of the people in the political system, political parties and leaders. People’s evil thoughts towards politics have been changed into good thoughts. The country’s people made the decision to make Narendra Modi the prime minister for the third time.
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