Left Democratic Front | |
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| Abbreviation | LDF |
The Left Democratic Front was an alliance of communist, socialist and centrist political parties in the Indian state of Maharashtra, formed in 2019. [1]
As of 2019, LDF consisted of the following parties, [1]
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) |  |  | Ashok Dhawale | |
| Communist Party of India |  |  | Bhalchandra Kango | |
| Janata Dal (Secular) |  |  | Pratap Hogade | |
| Bahujan Vikas Aghadi | Hitendra Thakur | |||
| Swabhimani Paksha | Raju Shetty | |||
| Prahar Janshakti Party | Bacchu Kadu | |||
| Lokbharati | Kapil Patil | |||
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