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.
From Time Magazine Archive
No matter how Upadhyaya died, the case pointed up the growing tensions between the Jana Sangh party and its opponents.
From Time Magazine Archive
Organized 17 years ago by the remnants of a militant pro-Hindu party that had been outlawed, the Jana Sangh started out as an archconservative, urban-based organization.
From Time Magazine Archive
Third place went to the Jana Sangh Party, which has won 33 seats so far.
From Time Magazine Archive
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