From 1951 to 1977, the BJP (erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh)
had oil lamp as its election symbol. In 1977, when it merged with other political parties to form Janata Party, it chose a farmer and plough symbol to represent it. Three years later, when the Janata party dissolved and the BJP was formed, lotus was adopted as its election symbol. Tin Political Badge. No Paper. Postage discount on multiple purchases 5733