Bihar: IP Gupta Unveils ‘Indian Inquilab Party’, Promises to Advocate for Paan Community’s SC Status
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Synopsis
On April 13, IP Gupta, President of the All India Paan Mahasangh, announced the launch of the Indian Inquilab Party at a rally in Patna, aiming to advocate for the rights of the Paan community following the revocation of their Scheduled Caste status.
Key Takeaways
- IP Gupta announces the Indian Inquilab Party.
- The party aims to represent the Paan community in the upcoming elections.
- Gupta's movement follows the revocation of SC status by the Supreme Court.
- The rally showcased unity among the Paan community.
- Gupta emphasizes the need for political representation and justice.
Patna, April 13 (NationPress) In a noteworthy political shift, IP Gupta, the President of the All India Paan Mahasangh and the driving force behind the ‘Hanko Rath Hum Paan Hain Andolan’, has officially introduced his new political entity - the ‘Indian Inquilab Party’ - at a large rally held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Sunday.
With a substantial gathering of supporters from all over Bihar, Gupta proclaimed that the ‘Indian Inquilab Party’ aims to participate in the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections to advocate for the rights and representation of the Paan (Tanti-Tantwa) community.
“This is more than a rally; it is a revolution. The turnout at Gandhi Maidan demonstrates that the Paan community stands united and is prepared to fight for its rights,” Gupta asserted.
The establishment of the party follows a significant setback for the community. In 2015, the Bihar government had conferred Scheduled Caste (SC) status to the Tanti-Tantwa caste, identifying them under the Paan community.
However, a Supreme Court ruling on July 15, 2024, annulled this SC designation, igniting considerable outrage and mobilization within the community.
In response to the ruling, IP Gupta has led a statewide initiative demanding the reinstatement of SC status and reservation rights for the Paan community.
The rally in Patna signified both the conclusion of his campaign trail and the commencement of a new political journey.
Having briefly collaborated with the Congress party, Gupta disclosed that he parted ways after not receiving “solid assurances” regarding the reservation matter.
While announcing the formation of the ‘Indian Inquilab Party’, he did not specify if he would pursue an alliance with any existing political group.
“We will approach the elections fully prepared. This is our community's moment to demonstrate its strength in the assembly elections,” Gupta declared, inspiring his supporters.
As Bihar enters the election period, the emergence of the Indian Inquilab Party and IP Gupta's concentrated campaign on caste-based rights and justice is set to introduce a new element to the political arena.
