Believe it or not, as we enter into 2024, the largest political parties in the world will be more powerful than ever, because it is literally going to be the super year for the political parties or elections in general in the entire world. Yes, there are elections in at least 64 countries this single year, can you even believe that? So, today, let’s take a deep dive into this world of political giants. Yes, we will be taking a good look at the top 10 largest political parties in the world as of 2024. This is just not all about the quantity of members they hold. Nah! We talk about their influence on culture, their fight for what they believe, and their fight so that life can get better for every other person. We will take a closer look to see what made them stand out, get the word out, and strive for what they did. Alright, here we go now.
1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – India
With 180 million members in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is by far the biggest and mightiest political organization the world over, influencing charting India’s course of action at home and on the world stage. From the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh roots, the BJP has grown into a right-wing party promoting nationalism. Most of their doctrine is based on leaders like Narendra Modi. The massive membership count was much more than a mere number; it spoke of how their popularity and knack to keep winning elections had spread their influence throughout India over the years. Its focus on grooming new leaders and reaching out to the masses has remodeled Indian politics, quite literally!
2. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) – China
In second place is the Chinese Communist Party, with almost 100 million members and, hence, the strongest voice in politics like no other. The CCP has been at the helm of the transformation of China since its birth in 1921, touching every corner of political, economic, and societal life. Its ambition stretches across its border towards enhancing its defense capability and pushing forward the concept of ‘one country, two systems’ further. Under it, China has grown monumentally and has reached far ahead of the world.
3. Indian National Congress (INC) – India
Having 50 million followers, the Indian National Congress is a giant with a rich history attached to India’s struggle for independence. It has been the key party and organization in India’s political scene and that too through making recommendations for a variety of social and economic reforms, which were made throughout its history. Despite all ups and downs, INC still remains an iconic symbol of a big political movement. The Gandhi family stamped their mark on the party, playing an enormously important role, not without its polemic side for the centralization of power.
4. Democratic Party (DEM) – United States
With 47,130,651 members, the Democratic Party sits as the fourth-largest political party, maintaining its cornerstone within the political landscape of the United States. This party has its roots deep in advocating progressive changes on the social fronts, and it pushes for the active role of government to overcome hurdles in societies. Its history goes back more than two centuries, during which time it has been able to serve as the cradle of many American presidents, and, at the same time, be a very influential keynote setter for the country’s political conversations. At present, this is the very party that is in power in the United States right now, but they are surrounded by a lot of controversies.
5. Republican Party (REP) – United States
Ranking as the fifth-largest political party globally, the Republican Party, or GOP, boasts 36,019,694 members. This was its first mark on the political field, in the mid-19th century, and from then on, it has pursued conservative social ideals and a free market with as little interference from the government as possible. The GOP, as the strongest opposition of the Democratic Party, has definite U.S. political policies, which assure economic individuality and personal independence.
6. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) – India
Headed by Jayalalithaa, the AIADMK has had the rare distinction of emerging as the dominant political force in Tamil Nadu with 20,044,400 members, reflecting the might and influence regional parties command in the varied political setting of the country. The AIADMK has been injected with Dravidian ideologies that venerate regional identity and social welfare to such an extent that now they have become part of the warp and weft of Tamil Nadu politics and culture. It has, therefore, remained significantly relevant for two reasons: first, for the governing of the state; and second, the focus on extended social development projects.
7. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – India
Well, this one is right there with AIADMK in terms of the number of people who have joined, and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam boasts about 20,000,000 members. What makes them stand out? Strong in Dravidian and Tamil identity but with the special twist for social justice, secularism, and federalism, DMK really imprinted itself in the social and political scene of Tamil Nadu, pushing for social changes and celebrating the language of Tamils. A fact that reflects the kind of support present by showing the members they have and, in this, underlining the very vital role regional parties play in the Indian democracy.
8. Justice and Development Party (AKP) – Turkey
With 11,241,230 members, the party AKP is one of the most influential organizations in Turkish politics. Founded in the early 2000s, the AKP has centralized political Islamic values within the principles of conservative democracy and has been core to forming what the politics of Turkey look like today. Under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, he has been the head of his home to many victories that have established even influence within the domestic and international affairs of the country. With such a scale regarding its membership base, it somehow says a lot as to how widely accepted it is and that it could even remain to be still relevant and influential in the lives of Turkish people.
9. Prosperity Party (PP) – Ethiopia
The Prosperity Party of Ethiopia, with about 11 million members, is a new entrant on the scene. It consists of the merging of several parties and seeks to bring the ever-widening ethnic divides together to harmonize the country. This impressive membership count is sufficiently indicative of a strong support level for Ethiopia’s unity. It is an outstanding political party in the abyss of Ethiopia’s complex socio-political environment, taking on the challenges and opportunities to serve unity and progress.
10. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – India
And then, the Aam Aadmi Party, or AAP for short. Formed in 2012 under the captainship of Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP emerged from an anti-corruption movement and quickly stormed to hijack headlines. With 10 million members, AAP is all about cleaning the system, honest governance, and governance for policies focused on people’s welfare, no matter what. Their radically fresh initiatives on the political issues of the country, more particularly in the education and healthcare sectors, have raised eyes.
Conclusion
There you have it. This post has come to an end, but you may want to stick with the elections around the globe and see which of these political parties will be showing their power once again. This year literally will be a showdown between the biggest political parties, and let’s hope for something good.
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