Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warmest greetings to party workers on Monday to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Foundation Day, praising their tireless dedication and reaffirming a steadfast commitment to national development and public welfare.
In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister remarked that the party has consistently upheld the principle of “India First” and remains at the very forefront of social service. He lauded BJP workers for their selfless efforts, grassroots outreach, and devotion to good governance, while also pausing to honour those whose personal sacrifices and perseverance fuelled the party’s historical growth.
He further emphasised that the BJP’s vision is centred entirely on the well-being of the people, a focus reflected in its governance at both the central and state levels as it strives toward the goal of a "Viksit Bharat" or Developed India.
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also there to convey his good wishes, emphasising the guiding principle of the party, which is “Nation First, Party Second, Individual Last.”
In a post on X, Shah talked about the achievements of the BJP in terms of protecting the national frontiers, ensuring internal security, and bringing back the heritage and culture of the nation. According to him, the BJP has now gone beyond empty words as they have shown their dedication through practical action. Comparing his party to a colossal banyan tree, Shah gave credit to those who devoted themselves like Sage Dadhichi for making it possible.
The day was marked by several other senior leaders who reflected on the organisation’s ideological roots and its evolution into the world’s largest political entity. BJP President JP Nadda paid homage to the founding figures whose efforts elevated the party to the pinnacle of national politics. He reiterated the importance of “Antyodaya”— serving the last person in the queue — and the long-term objective of achieving a self-reliant India by 2047. Similarly, Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nitin Gadkari credited the party’s status as a dominant political force to the grit of its workers. Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, emphasised that the BJP was not just a political party but something more dynamic that was founded on the principles of democracy and culture.
The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was established in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It emerged as a separate party in 1980, when it broke away from the Janata Party. Since that time until now, the BJP has evolved into one of the major political parties in India, which has been characterised by its nationalist and development approach.
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