Jana Sangh
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Jana Sangh
Hindi, literally: people's party
Example Sentences
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In 1951, Mr. Vajpayee joined the newly formed political party called the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor of the BJP.
From Washington Post
Under Mr. Vajpayee’s leadership, the old Bharatiya Jana Sangh was reborn as the BJP in 1980.
From Washington Post
In addition, intraparty disputes over the growing power of Jana Sangh, a right-wing Janata faction, had led to widespread defections from the alliance.
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile, pro-business members of the former Jana Sangh Party will resist such moves.
From Time Magazine Archive
Vajpayee, leader of the archconservative Jana Sangh, spoke for most when he declared that the treaty had found a friend for India at a critical juncture.
From Time Magazine Archive
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