The Nationalist Congress Party: A Voice for Secularism and Social Justice

Formation

Established in 1999 by Sharad Pawar and others as a breakaway faction from the Indian National Congress

Leadership

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Political Influence

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Social Advocacy

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Coalition Politics

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