Mahajan, Pramod

Mahajan, Pramod
▪ 2007

      Indian politician (b. Oct. 30, 1949, Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India—d. May 3, 2006, Mumbai [Bombay], India), established the pro-Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a major force in Indian politics, modernizing the party and overseeing many of its election campaigns. Armed with degrees in physics, journalism, and political science, combined with strong organizational skills, an interest in technology, and political acumen, Mahajan rose quickly within the BJP from its inception in 1980. He helped bring the party to power in 1998 and subsequently held several ministerial positions. In 2004, however, the BJP was unexpectedly defeated at the polls. Although blamed for the loss—voters rejected his ill-conceived campaign, which hailed India's economy while ignoring its immense poverty—Mahajan remained a leader of the BJP. He died after being shot by his brother.

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