The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is celebrating its foundation day today, and its dominance in India's political landscape is clearly visible. While the party's Lok Sabha seats may have decreased in the 2024 general elections, its resounding victories in subsequent state assembly elections have reaffirmed its position as India's most influential political force.
BJP Foundation Day: The Bharatiya Janata Party is celebrating its foundation day with great enthusiasm and pride. Established in 1980, the party has become the largest and most influential political force in Indian politics. BJP workers and supporters across the country are displaying significant fervor on this occasion. Today, the BJP governs 15 states independently, while under the leadership of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), this number rises to 21 states.
From 1980 to the Present: A Strong Political Legacy
Established in 1980, the BJP has journeyed from a relatively small political party to become the nation's largest. Its success can be attributed to a b organizational structure, strategic leadership, and its ability to capitalize on the opposition's lack of unity. The BJP's electoral victories demonstrate the continued strength of its support base.
BJP's Resounding Comeback in Assembly Elections
Despite being reduced to 240 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP made a b comeback in the state assembly elections. Its unexpected victories in Haryana and Maharashtra surprised many. In Haryana, the party returned to power for a third time, while in Maharashtra, it secured a b majority in alliance with the NDA.
The opposition received a major setback in Delhi, where the BJP won the February 2025 assembly elections after a gap of 27 years. Winning 48 seats in the 70-member assembly, the party dealt a crushing defeat to the Aam Aadmi Party. This victory was significant because while the BJP has dominance in the Lok Sabha in Delhi, it had consistently lagged in the assembly elections.
Key Reasons for BJP's Success
Strong organizational structure and grassroots presence
Aggressive campaigning and effective messaging
Internal divisions and strategic missteps by the opposition
Immense popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The opposition had perceived the reduced Lok Sabha seats as a sign of weakness, but the assembly election results proved that the BJP's hold remains exceptionally b.
Opposition Still Fails to Pose a Significant Challenge to BJP
While the opposition alliance INDIA showed some degree of unity in the Lok Sabha elections, this unity fractured in the assembly elections. Congress contested alone in Haryana and lost. Despite an alliance in Maharashtra, the NDA emerged victorious. The lack of coordination between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress in Delhi proved beneficial for the BJP.
A major strength of the BJP lies in its b alliance with its coalition partners. The recent passage of the Wakf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Parliament is a prime example. Despite various speculations, the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with 288 votes and in the Rajya Sabha with 128 votes. JD(U), TDP, and other coalition partners openly supported the BJP, refuting opposition allegations.
Future Strategy and Next Target – Bihar Elections
Political analysts believe that the key to the BJP's success lies in its aggressive strategy, effective leadership, and the fragmented state of the opposition. The party takes every election seriously and maintains an active network at the grassroots level. The BJP-NDA is preparing to put its full force behind the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
