The BJP originated from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh party formed in 1951, and was later formed in 1980 by merging the Jana Sangh with other parties after the 1977 state of emergency. The BJP is currently led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. The document expresses support for several of the BJP's policies such as improving India's economic status and ranking in GDP, decreasing cases of women's harassment, and strengthening national defense.