Swatantra Bharat Paksh
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The Swatantra Bharat Paksh (Marathi: स्वतंत्र भारत पक्ष, Independent India Party) is a liberal political party in Maharashtra, India, formed in 1994 by Sharad Anantrao Joshi (former Shetkari Sanghatana leader).[1] It considers itself an inheritor of the legacy of the Swatantra Party of C. Rajagopalachari.[2] It won one seat in the 2004 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, Chatap Wamanrao Sadashivrao from the Rajura constituency.[3][4] In total the party had launched 7 candidates.[5] It also holds one Rajya Sabha seat, represented by Sharad Anantrao Joshi.[6]
The party is allied with Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena.[4] The party supports the demand for a separate Vidarbha state.[1]
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- ^ a b The Hindu : Sharad Joshi joins hands with NDA, Yukta Mookhey in BJP
- ^ ::Welcome to CCS::
- ^ State Elections 2004 - Constituency wise detail for 154-Rajura Constituency of Maharashtra
- ^ a b The Hindu : Front Page : Congress-NCP retains Maharashtra
- ^ State Elections 2004 Partywise Contestants in MAHARASHTRA
- ^ Member's Web Site
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