Archive · 30 Jun 2025
75 Years Ago: The Founding of Bharatiya Jan Sangh
Imagine a political party, like the BJP today, but it started a long time ago.
This party, called the Jan Sangh, was created 75 years ago.
The RSS, a big group, helped start it.
When it was created, it had specific goals, like a united India and equal rights for everyone.
Before the Jan Sangh, the RSS was banned for a time.
After the ban, the RSS thought it was important to get involved in politics.
The aim was to protect itself and promote its ideas through the government.
Bharatiya Jan Sangh, the predecessor of BJP, was formed 75 years ago.
The party's agenda, announced on May 5, 1950, included eight points.
RSS played a key role in the structure of Jan Sangh.
The RSS was banned after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.
The ban on RSS was lifted after producing a constitution, which led to the creation of a political wing.
- Who
- Led by Syama Prasad Mookerjee, supported by RSS.
- What
- Formation of Bharatiya Jan Sangh.
- When
- 75 years ago, May 5, 1950 (agenda announcement).
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote certain principles and protect itself, after a ban was imposed.
Government
RSS
RSS's Involvement
Government
RSS was involved in activities involving arson, robbery, dacoity and murder.
RSS
RSS was trying to promote Indian culture and unity.
- Predecessor
- Bharatiya Jan Sangh
- Date Announced
- May 5, 1950
- Key Figure
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee
- RSS Role
- Provided structure and support
- Initial Goal
- United Bharat