Swatantra Bharat Paksh

The Swatantra Bharat Paksh ( _mr. 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). [http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/06/stories/2004030603761100.htm The Hindu : Sharad Joshi joins hands with NDA, Yukta Mookhey in BJP ] ] It considers itself an inheritor of the legacy of the Swatantra Party of C. Rajagopalachari. [ [http://www.ccsindia.org/article/people_sj_commoncivilcode.asp ::Welcome to CCS:: ] ] It won one seat in the 2004 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, Chatap Wamanrao Sadashivrao from the Rajura constituency. [ [http://archive.eci.gov.in/Sep2004/pollupd/ac/states/s13/aconst154.htm State Elections 2004 - Constituency wise detail for 154-Rajura Constituency of Maharashtra ] ] [http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/17/stories/2004101706160100.htm The Hindu : Front Page : Congress-NCP retains Maharashtra ] ] In total the party had launched 7 candidates. [ [http://archive.eci.gov.in/Sep2004/pollupd/ac/candlwc/s13/s13stbpacnst.htm#s13 State Elections 2004 Partywise Contestants in MAHARASHTRA ] ] It also holds one Rajya Sabha seat, represented by Sharad Anantrao Joshi. [ [http://164.100.24.167:8080/members/website/Mainweb.asp?mpcode=1960 Member's Web Site ] ]

The party is allied with Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena. The party supports the demand for a separate Vidarbha state.

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