Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Politics: Challenges Faced by Indian Muslims and Christians

Abstract

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a prominent political party in India that espouses Hindu nationalist ideology. The party was founded on April 6, 1980, and has emerged as one of the major political forces in India. The BJP has attained power in national politics multiple times, with its most significant victory occurring in the 2014 General Elections, where it autonomously secured a resounding majority. The BJP actively pursues an agenda that is in line with its core principles of Hindutva, emphasizing the cultural and political superiority of Hinduism. During the tenure of the BJP, the party has implemented various laws and policies that have benefited the Hindu communities. However, these same laws and policies have brought some challenges for the religious minority communities, particularly Indian Muslims and Christians, who constitute a significant portion of the Indian population. This research paper delves into the current challenges faced by Indian Muslims and Christians under the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. It examines the specific issues encountered by these religious minority communities and provides some recommendations to address these challenges.