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What was the BJP?
the BJP under Vajpayee initially took a more moderate approach to Hindutva, to gain a wider appeal.
What is Hindutva?
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What else did you find interesting?
Advani embarked on a "Rath Yatra," or chariot journey, to mobilise karsevaks, or volunteers, to converge upon the Babri Masjid to offer prayers.
Was he successful in this mission?
Despite the Congress winning a plurality in the election, it declined to form a government, and so the National Front government of VP Singh was sworn in.
Why did they decide against forming a government?
so the National Front government of VP Singh was sworn in.
The support of the BJP, with its tally of 86 seats, was crucial to the new government.

Question: What battles did they face during the rise?
Self-contained rewrite: What battles did the BJP face during the rise?