The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), founded on April 6, 1980, by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani, is now the world’s largest political party. Though it gained prominence after dethroning the Indian National Congress (INC) in 2014, BJP was initially a small party with modest resources. Despite having strong political connections and wealth, INC faced significant challenges that led to its downfall, while BJP turned these challenges into strengths. Below are some key factors and events that highlight BJP’s rise to power. Bhopal Gas Tragedy The Bhopal Gas Tragedy was a catastrophic industrial disaster that occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Over 500,000 people were exposed to the toxic gas methyl isocyanate (MIC), resulting in the immediate deaths of 2,259 people, with thousands more affected in the long term. The CEO of UCIL escaped legal repercussions and fled the country, leaving ...
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