Saralnama3 seats in 1962 marked BJP's first success in Bihar Assembly polls. The party, earlier known as Bharatiya Jana Sangh, drew a blank in 1952 and 1957 elections. It won Siwan, Munger, and Nawada seats in the 319-member House. BJP's influence grew during anti-Congress movements between 1967-1972. It won 26 seats in 1967, 34 in 1969, and 25 in 1972. Despite national dominance, BJP still struggles for pan-Bihar appeal. It depends on allies like JD(U) to share power. The party faces challenges in regions with strong socialist and leftist movements. Some BJP leaders believe a lack of strong local leadership restricts the party's growth in Bihar. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 14:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 3 seats in 1962 marked BJP's first success in Bihar Assembly polls
- The party, earlier known as Bharatiya Jana Sangh, drew a blank in 1952 and 1957 elections
- It won Siwan, Munger, and Nawada seats in the 319-member House