Features of BJP:
a. BJP's origin can be traced to Bhartiya Jana Sangh which was formed in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
b. Founded in 1980, the party aims at building a strong nation based on its ideology of Hindutva.
c. Wants full territorial and political integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
d. Is in favour of uniform civil code and is against religious conversions.
e. Economic development, empowerment of minorities and women is one of its key policies.
f. The party has emerged as a strong polictal force.