<p>With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.78 crore.</p>

<p>"BJP has added 3,78,67,753 crore new members with the conclusion of its membership drive. The campaign which started on July 6 concluded on August 20," the BJP said in a statement.</p>

<p>Now, the total number of BJP members stands at 14,78,67,753 crore. Around 55 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh and 15 lakh in Delhi joined the party within a span of 1.5 months.</p>

<p>This comes in wake of BJP's mission to double the figure after its mammoth victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>According to statistics projected by the party, the BJP was likely to achieve the target of adding 4 crore new members under this drive.</p>

<p>The party's originally set aim was to enrol two crore new members into the party fold.&nbsp;</p>


With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.

With the culmination of its successful membership drive, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased its strength nearly by 3 crore members, taking it to over 14.78 crore. "BJP has added 3,78,67,753 crore new members with the conclusion of its membership drive. The campaign which started on July 6 concluded on August 20," the BJP said in a statement. Now, the total number of BJP members stands at 14,78,67,753 crore. Around 55 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh and 15 lakh in Delhi joined the party within a span of 1.5 months. This comes in wake of BJP's mission to double the figure after its mammoth victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections. According to statistics projected by the party, the BJP was likely to achieve the target of adding 4 crore new members under this drive. The party's originally set aim was to enrol two crore new members into the party fold.

BJP successfully concludes its membership drive with 3 crore new entries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi today to launch the BJP's countrywide membership drive. "The drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the BJP family. It will strengthen our party," PM Modi tweeted. "On the Jayanti of our inspiration, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, BJP's membership drive will begin. I will be joining the programme in Kashi to mark the same," he said.

PM Modi To Kick Off BJP Membership Drive In Varanasi Today

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/union-budget-2019-this-budget-gives-hope-to-country-shows-we-are-on-right-track-pm-modi-233239">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday arrived in his Parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, to launch BJP's membership drive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed and greeted by BJP working president JP Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and party state Chief MN Pandey.</p>

<p>The prime minister inaugurated a statue of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri at Varanasi airport and launched a tree plantation drive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">At around 11:30 this morning, I will address the programme in Varanasi marking the launch of <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a>’s Membership Drive.<br />
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<p>PM Modi, on Friday, took to Twitter and posted about his visit to Varanasi today. The prime minister is set to take part in "various programmes" today.</p>

<p>"The first programme is the unveiling of the great Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji’s statue at the airport. This will be followed by the programme marking the launch of a tree-plantation drive," his tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the BJP family. It will strengthen our party," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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This will be followed by the programme marking the launch of a tree-plantation drive.</p>
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<p>Later in the day, PM Modi will visit the Virtual Museum at Man Mahal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Situated near the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat, this is a cultural landmark of the city. It showcases aspects of our great cultural heritage," PM had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister addressed a programme in Varanasi marking the launch of BJP4India’s Membership Drive wherein he elaborated on his "thoughts on the Budget and India’s growth trajectory in the coming years".&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in his Parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, to launch BJP's membership drive. On his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed and greeted by BJP working president JP Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and party state Chief MN Pandey.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in his Parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, to launch BJP's membership drive. On his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed and greeted by BJP working president JP Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and party state Chief MN Pandey. The prime minister inaugurated a statue of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri at Varanasi airport and launched a tree plantation drive. At around 11:30 this morning, I will address the programme in Varanasi marking the launch of @BJP4India’s Membership Drive. During my speech, I will elaborate on my thoughts on the Budget and India’s growth trajectory in the coming years. Do watch. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2019 × PM Modi, on Friday, took to Twitter and posted about his visit to Varanasi today. The prime minister is set to take part in "various programmes" today. "The first programme is the unveiling of the great Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji’s statue at the airport. This will be followed by the programme marking the launch of a tree-plantation drive," his tweet read. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a tree plantation drive in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/Kg9EGHLPmd — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) July 6, 2019 × "This drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the BJP family. It will strengthen our party," he tweeted. I look forward to being in Varanasi tomorrow, where I will take part in various programmes. The first programme is the unveiling of the great Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji’s statue at the airport. This will be followed by the programme marking the launch of a tree-plantation drive. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2019 × Later in the day, PM Modi will visit the Virtual Museum at Man Mahal. "Situated near the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat, this is a cultural landmark of the city. It showcases aspects of our great cultural heritage," PM had tweeted. The prime minister addressed a programme in Varanasi marking the launch of BJP4India’s Membership Drive wherein he elaborated on his "thoughts on the Budget and India’s growth trajectory in the coming years".

PM Modi inaugurates statue of former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri in Varanasi

<p>Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said it was a matter of great pride for Uttar Pradesh that it had got the honour of launching the nationwide membership drive for the party.</p>

<p>"It is a matter of pride for all of Uttar Pradesh that Kashi has been chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji and party President Amit Shah to launch the National Membership Drive for BJP," Adityanath said at the launch of the nationwide drive.</p>

<p>Earlier today, Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his day-long visit to his parliamentary constituency to launch the event.</p>

<p>He was joined by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's sons Anil and Sunil Shastri, BJP working president JP Nadda and state unit chief Mahendra Nath Pandey to greet Modiji at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.</p>

<p>Modi also unveiled a statue of Shastri at Varanasi airport here on Saturday.</p>

<p>After unveiling the statue, Modi launched a tree plantation drive.</p>

<p>In his speech, the Chief Minister added that BJP has become "the largest political party" in the world due to the leadership provided by PM Modi since 2014.</p>

<p>"Every BJP worker takes pride in the fact that under the leadership of Modiji and the party President it has become the largest political party in the world. Since the time of Independence, the party has been working hard keeping the ideals and values of its founders intact to bring more prosperity to the nation," Adityanath said.</p>

<p>"During the last membership drive, Modiji had set the goal of making BJP the largest political party, it was questioned then. But all critics were proven wrong by the dedication of our workers who worked under the leadership and set new records," he added.</p>

<p>He also expressed the hope that this drive will prove to be even more successful than the last one.</p>

<p>"Today, when the second membership drive is being launched by the Prime Minister, at the anniversary of BJP's founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, we pay our respects to our leaders and assure you that this programme will prove to be even more successful," he said.</p>


Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said it was a matter of great pride for Uttar Pradesh that it had got the honour of launching the nationwide membership drive for the party.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said it was a matter of great pride for Uttar Pradesh that it had got the honour of launching the nationwide membership drive for the party. "It is a matter of pride for all of Uttar Pradesh that Kashi has been chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji and party President Amit Shah to launch the National Membership Drive for BJP," Adityanath said at the launch of the nationwide drive. Earlier today, Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his day-long visit to his parliamentary constituency to launch the event. He was joined by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's sons Anil and Sunil Shastri, BJP working president JP Nadda and state unit chief Mahendra Nath Pandey to greet Modiji at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Modi also unveiled a statue of Shastri at Varanasi airport here on Saturday. After unveiling the statue, Modi launched a tree plantation drive. In his speech, the Chief Minister added that BJP has become "the largest political party" in the world due to the leadership provided by PM Modi since 2014. "Every BJP worker takes pride in the fact that under the leadership of Modiji and the party President it has become the largest political party in the world. Since the time of Independence, the party has been working hard keeping the ideals and values of its founders intact to bring more prosperity to the nation," Adityanath said. "During the last membership drive, Modiji had set the goal of making BJP the largest political party, it was questioned then. But all critics were proven wrong by the dedication of our workers who worked under the leadership and set new records," he added. He also expressed the hope that this drive will prove to be even more successful than the last one. "Today, when the second membership drive is being launched by the Prime Minister, at the anniversary of BJP's founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, we pay our respects to our leaders and assure you that this programme will prove to be even more successful," he said.

Membership drive being launched from UP matter of pride for state: Yogi Adityanath