Janata

British

/ ˈdʒʌnətɑː /

noun

(in India) the general public; the people
a political party in India: founded in 1976 and came to power in 1977

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Etymology

Origin of Janata

Hindi

Example Sentences

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Gandhi was swept back to power in January 1980, after the Janata Party government collapsed due to internal divisions and leadership struggles.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

After that, she made a two-day state visit, the first by a head of government to India after Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition's third consecutive victory in parliamentary elections.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2024

Modi’s Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party planned to meet with allies later Wednesday to discuss the government’s formation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

“You get installments of 2,000 rupees, right?” asked a local official from Mr. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or B.J.P.

From New York Times • May 26, 2024

Mr. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or B.J.P., is still a heavy favorite.

From New York Times • May 23, 2024

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