BJP National Executive meeting begins in Bengaluru

The two-day Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive meeting began here in Bengaluru on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and senior leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are among those attending the meeting.

The party said the meeting holds significance as the BJP has emerged as the largest political party in the world.

"BJP National Executive holds great significance as BJP emerged as largest party, the Prime Minister congratulated Amit Shahji and party workers. The Prime Minister said this strength has to be used not just for building up the party, but for nation building activities like Swachhta Abhiyan," said party spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao.

Resolutions on political, social, economic and foreign affairs will be taken-up for discussion in the meeting.

Later in the evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address a public rally.