Lost Legends: Forgotten Indian Political Parties

Swatantra Party

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Socialist Party

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Bharatiya Jana Sangh

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Janata Dal (Secular)

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Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya)

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Bahujan Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)

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