Bharatiya Janata Party

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is India’s dominant political force and has served as the country’s ruling party since 2014 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rooted in the ideology of Hindutva, or Hindu nationalism, the party advocates for a vision of India that emphasizes traditional cultural values alongside aggressive economic modernization and infrastructure development. While the BJP secured a historic third consecutive term in the 2024 general elections, it currently navigates a complex political landscape characterized by a shift toward coalition governance and a revitalized parliamentary opposition. Through reporting from international sources such as the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and the BBC, this tag tracks the BJP’s impact on India’s democratic framework, its strategic investments in religious tourism, and its evolving role in global geopolitics.