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Question
Highlight any three factors that are responsible for the rise of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) as a strong political party after 1991.
Solution
The three factors that contributed to the BJP's rise after 1991 are:
- The BJP was outspoken about its Hindutva ideology. It supported Hindus past culture and history. As a result, it became popular among Hindus.
- The BJP promoted nationalism and advocated for the repeal of Article 370 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The BJP launched a campaign to build the Ram Mandir in the city of Ayodhya. This drew a lot of attention and increased its popularity.
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