The BIP was founded in 1962 by former members of the Botswana People's Party (BPP) and was led by Motsamai Mpho.
During its existence, the BIP played the role of a minor opposition party.
In 1994, the BIP merged with the Botswana Freedom Party (BFP) to form the Independence Freedom Party (IFP) under the leadership of Motsamai Mpho.
The IFP won only 3% of the vote and no seats in elections held on 15 October 1994.
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