Republican Party of India (Athvale)
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| Republican Party Of India | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Ramdas Athavale |
| Leader in Lok Sabha | None |
| Ideology |
Socialist |
| Official colours | Blue |
| Alliance |
With Sena-BJP |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 (in 2009 general election) |
| Politics of India Political parties Elections |
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Flag used by various Dalit parties of India
The Republican Party of India (Athvale) is a political party in India, a splinter group of the old Ambedkarite Republican Party of India. The president of the party is Ramdas Athvale.
After 2004 election, it has a small representation in the Lok Sabha and was a constituent of the ruling United Progressive Alliance. Its presence is limited to Maharashtra.
Recently, all factions of RPI except Prakash Ambedkar's Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangha reunited to form a united "Republican Party of India". RPI (Athvale) is also merged in this united RPI.
In 2011 the party has aligned itself with the BJP-led NDA.
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