Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya)
Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) (translation: Progressive Socialist Party (Lohia)), earlier known as Samajwadi Secular Morcha, is a political party formed by former cabinet minister of Uttar Pradesh Shivpal Singh Yadav after leaving the Samajwadi Party on 29 August 2018.[1] Stating that he has decided to form the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) to retain socialist values. In the Present scenario the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party is a registered political party by the Election Commission.[2] The camp office is located in Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The permanent office is situated in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.[3][4]
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| Abbreviation | PSP(L) |
| Leader | Shivpal Singh Yadav |
| Founder | Shivpal Singh Yadav |
| Founded | 29 August 2018 |
| Preceded by | Samajwadi Secular Morcha |
| Headquarters | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Ideology | Socialism Secularism Progressivism |
| Political position | Centre-left to left-wing |
| Colours | Red Yellow Green |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 Present Members 240 |
| Seats in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | 1 / 403
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| Website | |
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Election symbol
The party has been officially assigned the "Key" for its symbol for contesting elections.
Notable Leaders
Shivpal Singh Yadav – MLA, Former Cabinet Minister for P.W.D and Jal Shakti Department, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Hariom Yadav – MLA, declared MLA contest from Sirsaganj (Assembly constituency) for 2022 elections
Raghuraj Singh Shakya -Ex MP, Ex MLA
Saiyyada Shadab Fatima – Former Cabinet Minister
Sharda Pratap Shukla – Former Cabinet Minister
Veer Pal Singh Yadav – Former MP Rajya Sabha
Aditya Yadav - Chairman UPPCF and General Secretary, PSP(L)
Party flag
The red colour symbolizes socialism, the yellow colour is the symbol of expectation and the green colour is the symbol of coordination and prosperity.
In this way, the flag symbolizes expectation achieving physical prosperity by binding the society with socialism.
References
- "Shivpal Yadav launches party, says tried to hold SP together". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "Shivpal Yadav floats new party- Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia)". The Indian Express. 24 October 2018.
- "शिवपाल यादव ने मुलायम के कभी अखिलेश तो कभी अपने मंच पर मौजूद रहने पर ये दिया बयान- Amarujala". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "His new outfit to take out rally today: Shivpal Yadav takes SP formula, men to try outwit Akhilesh Yadav". The Indian Express. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.

