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National Parties 2 - Coggle Diagram
National Parties 2
CPI-M
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Believes in Marxism-Leninism and supports secularism, socialism and democracy
Opposes imperialism and communalism and accepts democratic elections as means of securing socio-economic justice
Enjoys strong support in WB, Kerala and Tripura among poor factory workers, farmers, agro labourers and the intelligentsia
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Was in power in WB for 34 Yrs, won 3% in 2014 and 9 seats
Symbol is sickle, hammer and a star
INC
Formed in 1885 and played dominant role in Indian politics at national and state level for decades post 1947
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Was ruling party at centre till 1977, then from 1980 to 89
Support declined after 1989, but is still present throughout the country
A centrist party, it espouses secularism and welfare of weaker sections and minorities
Leader of United Progressive Alliance from 2004 to 2014, and is currently principal opposition party in Lok Sabha
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State Parties
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May have their units in various states, but only successful in a few states
Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Biju Janata Dal, Sikkim Democratic Front and Mizo National Front
No. of Parties has expanded, making the Parliament more politically diverse
No one national party has secured a majority in Lok Sabha, until 2014
Since 1996, nearly every State Party has had a chance to be part of a national coalition
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