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I argue that two factors lead to the BJP using the politics of vishwas to dominate Indian politics.
Although only a moderate number, they flag the Shiv Sena as one of the largest blocs backing the BJP, and in recognition of this the BJP has given the Shiv Sena three ministerial positions within the ruling Cabinet.
The BJP as a New Cultural Identitarian Political Movement
The mandate for the nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the recent parliamentary elections is an indication that India's majority Hindus are uncomfortable with their minority Muslim counterparts.
The study demonstrates how the upper caste, Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (bjp ) won unexpected support from lower-caste voters in India, due to services provided by its grassroots affiliates.
With this victory, the BJP has firmly established itself as the dominant national political party, ushering in a new phase in Indian politics.
These groups were numerous enough to allow Modi's BJP to win successive elections in Gujarat.
The BJP has formed a coalition with regional parties (the National Democratic Alliance), but many view the event as a “critical election,” presaging the realignment of Indian politics along Hindu nationalist values.
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01 Jan 2001
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This book demonstrates how the BJP is not the national monolith as which it may like to present itself.
Developing this strategy has aided the BJP in overcoming at least partially its legacy as a Brahmin-Bania party.