National Unionist Zamindara Party

The National Unionist Zamindara Party is a political party in Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 2013 by guar farmers to represent their interests.[1][2] While there is no connection to the historic Punjab Unionists, the party honours the legacy of Unionist leaders like Sir Chhotu Ram.[3] The party won 2 seats in the 2013 state election.

References

  1. ↑ Times of India. Guar gum farmers enter political arena
  2. ↑ Economic and Political Weekly. The peasant path for a landlord's party
  3. ↑ Indian Express. Guar farmers plan own party in Rajasthan
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