Is BJP Really the World's Largest Political Party with 14 Crore Members?

Visakhapatnam, Sep 14 (NationPress) The BJP has claimed its status as the largest political party globally, boasting a membership of 14 crore, according to the party’s national leader J. P. Nadda during a recent event.

Out of the total members, he noted that there are two crore active members.

Nadda spoke at a public gathering to celebrate the conclusion of the Saradhyam yatra led by the party’s Andhra Pradesh president, P.V.N. Madhav.

He highlighted that with 240 Lok Sabha members, approximately 1,500 MLAs, and over 170 MLCs, the BJP stands as the most representative party in India. 'We have NDA governments in 20 states and BJP governments in 13 states. We are the largest representative party in the country,' he asserted.

“I want to encourage every BJP karyakarta that we are the ones who will shape India’s future and guide the nation towards a Viksit Bharat, adhering to the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,” he stated.

Nadda emphasized that in the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation has experienced growth across all sectors.

He described the BJP-led NDA administration as responsible and responsive, contrasting it with previous governments that he claimed were plagued by corruption, familial politics, and non-performance. 'In the past 11 years, there has been a focus on performance and accountable governance,' he remarked.

Nadda expressed pride in being part of a party with a solid ideological foundation.

He pointed to significant achievements, including the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of the Ram temple, the repeal of triple talaq, and the modification of the Waqf Board Act.

When the NDA assumed power in 2014, he noted that India’s economy was ranked 11th globally, and it has since risen to the fourth largest economy. 'Soon, India will ascend to the position of the third largest economy in the world,' he predicted.

Nadda mentioned that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently recognized the Indian economy as a 'bright spot'.

He also discussed the GST 2.0 reforms and stated that the Modi administration had granted citizens a Diwali and Dussehra gift by reducing two out of four GST slabs.

He asserted that under PM Modi's leadership, India is progressing. All sectors—including economy, defense, exports, and manufacturing—have experienced remarkable growth, with India emerging as the world’s pharmacy.

Nadda criticized the previous YSR Congress Party government in Andhra Pradesh for alleged corruption and lack of governance, expressing gratitude to the public for responding to PM Modi's call for change and supporting the NDA.

He noted that under PM Modi and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the state is making significant strides towards development.

Highlighting the government’s initiatives, Nadda stated that Rs 15,000 crore has been allocated for the construction of the capital, Amaravati.

He mentioned that the institutions established by the Centre are facilitating Andhra Pradesh's transformation into an education hub.

Nadda reported that the length of national highways in the state has doubled, with Rs 3,500 crore allocated for urban development under the AMRUT scheme. Cities like Kakinada, Tirupati, and Amaravati are being developed as smart cities.

Furthermore, the Union Minister announced that 14 ports are under development in the state, with Rs 625 crore allocated for Bhogapuram Port, and the establishment of the South Coastal Railway Zone for the state.