Congress (S) and NCP-SP in Kerala announce merger
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Congress (S) and NCP-SP in Kerala have announced a merger to form a new political party.
The Hindu — KeralaThe brief
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- The Congress (S) and the Kerala wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) have decided to merge into a single political entity.
- Leaders from both parties stated the move aims to build a strong secular and democratic platform rooted in Indian nationalist principles.
- The newly proposed party will operate under the abbreviation CSP.
- The merger process will conclude with a rally in Kochi on October 24 followed by a policy declaration.
What to watch next
- Election Commission approval of the new party name
- Merger rally in Kochi on October 24
- State general body meeting and policy declaration on October 25
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Kadannappally Ramachandran
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“The new platform can emerge as a political party suiting the political bravery and firm stances of the new generation”
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…the two parties said the decision was taken considering the need for a Left, secular and democratic platform of like-minded parties rooted in the principles of nationalism and ideals of the Indian National Congress. “ The new platform can emerge as a political party suiting the political bravery and firm stances of the new generation ,” Congress (S) chief Kadannappally Ramachandran and NCP-SP leaders A.K. Saseendran and Thomas K. Thomas said. They said at a time when the Congress, the principal opposition party at the Centre, was unable to resist…
A.K. Saseendran
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“In any case, the abbreviation will remain CSP”
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…movement whose responsibilities have grown bigger now. Name of the party The leaders said they have proposed to the Election Commission two names for the new party—Congress Secular Party or Congress Socialist Party. “ In any case, the abbreviation will remain CSP ,” the leaders said. While Mr. Saseendran will be the parliamentary board chairperson of the new party, Mr. Thomas will be the political affairs committee chairperson. A merger rally will be held at Marine Drive in…
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