Jana Sangh
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Jana Sangh
Hindi, literally: people's party
Example Sentences
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The state was home to some of the forebears of Hindu nationalism, including the first president of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to the BJP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
In Rajasthan, the Swatantra and Jana Sangh could topple the Congress leadership, and in West Bengal a leftist front could overthrow Congress.
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Though strong in the streets, Jana Sangh was weak in Parliament.
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No matter how Upadhyaya died, the case pointed up the growing tensions between the Jana Sangh party and its opponents.
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Meanwhile, pro-business members of the former Jana Sangh Party will resist such moves.
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