Revolutionary Socialist Party (Sreekandan Nair)

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Revolutionary Socialist Party (Sreekandan Nair) was a splinter faction of Revolutionary Socialist Party. The leader of the party was N. Sreekantan Nair. The party was in alliance with Indian National Congress. [1]

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References

  1. "Revolutionary Socialist Party - Indian Political Party". www.indiamapped.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023.