BJP is celebrating its foundation day today. It was on this day in 1980 that BJP was formed as a separate party. It is country's largest political party in terms of representation in the national parliament and state assemblies, and it is the world's largest party in terms of primary membership. <br/><br/>The party has grown from parliamentary presence of two seats to 182 in 1998 and 1999, and later to 282 in the last Lok Sabha elections held in 2014.State party units have organised several functions to mark the occasion.

BJP is celebrating its foundation day today. State party units will organise functions to mark the occasion. Party president Amit Shah will address a gathering in New Delhi. It was on this day in 1980 that BJP was formed as a separate party.