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History and Formation The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was officially founded on April 6, 1980. It emerged from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, established in 1951 by Syama Prasad Mookerjee, which later merged into the Janata Party in 1977. The Janata Party split in 1980, leading to the formation of the BJP. The BJP's ideological roots are in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. The party emphasizes Hindutva, a form of Hindu nationalism, and advocates for cultural nationalism. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was one of the founding members of the BJP and a central figure in Indian politics, Vajpayee served as Prime Minister of India three times. His tenure is noted for economic reforms, infrastructure projects like the Golden Quadrilateral, and efforts to improve Indo-Pak relations. Lal Krishna Advani is another key figure, Advani played a significant role in building the party's organizational structure and electoral base. He was instrumental in the ...

History of Indian National Congress            Founded on 28th day of December 1885 by A. 0. Hume ( retired British Civil Servant ), which is still the 2nd biggest party of the country in 2024 after a whole period of 139 years from the establishment, other personalities like Dadabhai Naroji, Dinshaw Warcha were also key founders of Indian National Congress.           The main focus of the establishment was make a share in government for educated Indians and to create a stage for civil and political dialogue between the British Government and Indian Educated People. The first session took place in (Bombay) now Mumbai and 72 delegates were present.           In core phase it was dominated by leaders like Dadabhai Naroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Pherozeshah Mehta, who believed in Constitutional Methods. But in 1907 a split occurred between the moderates and extremist like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bip...