The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are distinct organizations, but they are closely linked. The RSS is a cultural organization that emphasizes discipline, pride, and unity among Hindus. The BJP is a political party that was established in 1980 and has its origins in the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), which was founded in 1951 as the political wing of the RSS. Many BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have long-standing ties to the RSS.