Archive · 23 Jan 2026
BJP Revives Jan Sangh Memories in Vijayawada
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hosting a special two-day event in Vijayawada to remember a big political meeting that happened there in 1965.
This event is taking place at the same stadium where the old meeting occurred.
Important BJP leaders and people who were part of the original meeting will be there.
The stadium has been renamed to honor a famous king, and there will be a photo show about the achievements of two important Indian leaders.
This event is a way to remember the past and inspire people about the BJP's history.
BJP is hosting a two-day programme in Vijayawada to commemorate the 12th Bharatiya Jana Sangh National Session held in 1965.
Key attendees include BJP National General Secretary BL Santhosh, Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other senior leaders.
The event is being held at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium, renamed 'Krishnadevaraya Nagar' to coincide with Sri Krishnadevaraya's coronation day.
A special photo exhibition showcasing the achievements of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been set up.
Veteran Jana Sangh workers who attended the 1965 session are participating, adding a historic and emotional touch to the event.
- Who
- BJP leaders including BL Santhosh, G Kishan Reddy, and veteran Jana Sangh workers
- What
- Two-day programme commemorating the 12th Bharatiya Jana Sangh National Session
- When
- January 23 and 24
- Where
- Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium, Vijayawada
- Why
- To recreate the memories of the 1965 Bharatiya Jana Sangh National Session and inspire visitors with the achievements of BJP leaders
- Event
- BJP's two-day programme commemorating 12th Bharatiya Jana Sangh National Session
- Location
- Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium, Vijayawada
- Dates
- January 23 and 24
- Key Attendees
- BL Santhosh, Shiv Prakash, Arjun Ram Meghwal, G Kishan Reddy, Ram Madhav, Muralidhar Rao
- Venue Renaming
- Krishnadevaraya Nagar (coinciding with Sri Krishnadevaraya's coronation day)
- Special Features
- Photo exhibition of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi's achievements, veteran Jana Sangh workers' participation
