Definition

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 1980

    • Ideology: The BJP is a right-wing political party with a focus on Hindutva, nationalism, and free-market economic policies. It advocates for a strong and unified India based on Hindu cultural values.
  2. Indian National Congress (INC): 1885

    • Ideology: The INC is one of India’s oldest political parties and is generally considered centrist. It follows a secular and social democratic ideology, emphasizing social welfare and inclusive development.
  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)): 1964

    • Ideology: The CPI(M) is a left-wing communist party. It advocates for socialism, secularism, and a classless society. It supports workers’ rights and land reforms.
  4. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP): 1984

    • Ideology: The BSP primarily represents the interests of Scheduled Castes (Dalits) and other marginalized communities. It focuses on social justice and affirmative action.
  5. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): 1999

    • Ideology: The NCP is a centrist party with a focus on inclusive development, secularism, and social justice. It was formed by former members of the INC.
  6. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC): 1998

    • Ideology: The TMC is a regional party in West Bengal but has expanded its presence nationally. It emphasizes regional autonomy, secularism, and development.

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What are some important National Parties ?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP):
    • Ideology: The BJP is a right-wing political party with a focus on Hindutva, nationalism, and free-market economic policies. It advocates for a strong and unified India based on Hindu cultural values.
  2. Indian National Congress (INC):
    • Ideology: The INC is one of India’s oldest political parties and is generally considered centrist. It follows a secular and social democratic ideology, emphasizing social welfare and inclusive development.
  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)):
    • Ideology: The CPI(M) is a left-wing communist party. It advocates for socialism, secularism, and a classless society. It supports workers’ rights and land reforms.
  4. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP):
    • Ideology: The BSP primarily represents the interests of Scheduled Castes (Dalits) and other marginalized communities. It focuses on social justice and affirmative action.
  5. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP):
    • Ideology: The NCP is a centrist party with a focus on inclusive development, secularism, and social justice. It was formed by former members of the INC.
  6. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC):
    • Ideology: The TMC is a regional party in West Bengal but has expanded its presence nationally. It emphasizes regional autonomy, secularism, and development.

Formation of BJP;; 1980

Formation of INC;; 1885

Formation of AITC;; 1998

Formation of BSP;; 1984

Formation of CPI(M);; 1964

Formation of NCP;; 1999