Author: Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mandal
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/PP/030400002
Abstract: The formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) in 1951 marked a significant moment in the political history of independent India. Established under the leadership of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, the party emerged as an alternative political force representing a distinctive vision of nationalism, cultural identity, economic development, and national integration. At a time when the Indian National Congress dominated political life, the Jana Sangh sought to provide a platform for those who believed that India’s civilizational heritage should occupy a central position in the country’s political discourse. This article examines the origins of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the ideological foundations of its formation, Dr. Mukherjee’s political philosophy, and his enduring legacy in Indian public life. It argues that Mukherjee’s contribution extended beyond the creation of a political party; he helped shape a long-term ideological movement that influenced the development of Indian politics in the decades that followed.
Keywords: Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Indian Nationalism, Political History, Hindu Nationalism, National Integration, Bharatiya Janata Party
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