Republican Party of India

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Republican Party of India
रिपब्लिकन पार्टी ऑफ इंडिया
Founded 3 October 1957
Preceded by Scheduled Castes Federation
Student wing Republican Student Federation of India
Ideology Dalit Buddhist movement
Anti-Brahminism
Dalit nationalism
International affiliation None
Colours Blue
Politics of India
Political parties
Elections

The Republican Party of India (RPI) is a political party in India.[1] It has its roots in the Scheduled Castes Federation led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Factionism

During the recent years RPI suffered severe internal strife.[2] Several distinct parties claim the name of RPI.[3] There are more than 50 factions of RPI. In 2009, all factions of RPI except Prakash Ambedkar's Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha reunited to form a united "Republican Party of India (United)". Later, Republican Party of India (Gavai) split again from the united party. Splinter groups of RPI include:

See also

Notes and references

  • A splinter faction of RPI, Haryana Republican Party merged with Congress in May 2004.
  • In June 2011, Republican Party of India (Athawale) joined the right wing alliance of Shivsena and BJP.

References

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External links

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