Himachal Swabhiman Party

The Himachal Swabhiman Party is a political party in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The party was founded by former BJP ideologue Govindacharya on August 10, 2011.[1] Subhash Sharma, a former leader of employees' movements in the state, was appointed as the president of the party.[1][2]

Ahead of the 2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, the party was assigned 'television' as its election symbol by the Election Commission of India.[3] The party took part in discussions on the formation of a 'Third Front' to contest the elections.[4] The Himachal Swabhiman Party fielded 16 candidates in the 2012 assembly election. None was elected, together they mustered to get 6,571 votes (0.19% of the votes in the state).[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Himvani. Govindacharya launches Himachal Swabhiman Party
  2. ↑ The Indian Express. EC gives common symbol to candidates of 2 unrecognised parties
  3. ↑ Hill Post. Telephone to be Himachal Lokhit Party poll symbol
  4. ↑ The Tribune. Third front begins to take shape
  5. ↑ Election Commission of India.