Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist)

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Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist)
Leader Kovoor Kunjumon
Secretary Shaji Philip
FounderAmbalathara Sreedharan Nair [1]
Founded2016
Split from Revolutionary Socialist Party
Ideology Communism
Marxism–Leninism
Revolutionary socialism
Political position Far-left
Colours  Red
Alliance Left Democratic Front
Seats in  Lok Sabha 0
Seats in 
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The Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist) RSP(L) is a regional party in the state of Kerala formed in 2016. The party leader is Kovoor Kunjumon representing Kunnathoor assembly constituency in Kerala Legislative Assembly is the part of LDF. [2]

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References

  1. "Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist) faces split on leadership brawl". Deccan Chronicle. 30 August 2016.
  2. "Kunjumon's new party by month-end". The Times of India. 2 February 2016.

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