Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan
Vol 14, No 2 (2023): July 2023

Parties of Power: Understanding the Significance of Congress and BJP in Shaping Indian Democracy

Younis Ahmad Sheikh (Department of Political Science, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh)
Imran Majeed (Department of Political Science, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Aug 2023

Abstract

The Congress Party has a long history linked to India’s independence movement and is associated with a secular and socialist ideology. The BJP, founded in 1980, is associated with Hindu nationalism and has become increasingly influential in recent years. The parties have significant differences in policies and agendas, including economic and social issues. Understanding the role of political parties in Indian democracy is essential for gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s political landscape and the challenges it faces. This article compares the Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), two major political parties in India, and examines their historical backgrounds, ideologies, and election strategies. The role of political parties in Indian democracy is discussed, along with the challenges faced by both parties in recent elections. The article concludes by highlighting the significance of political parties in Indian democracy and discussing the future prospects of the Congress Party and the BJP.

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Social Sciences

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The journal focus and scope of Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan is to publish a research article within the field of an advanced understanding of how politics and political management intersect in a smart government with policy processes, program development, and resource management in a sustainable way. ...