Progressive Democratic Party Splits Formally
Summary
The Progressive Democratic Party has formally split into two factions, with Durga Sob and Santosh Pariyar leading separate political paths after ideological and organizational differences. Both sides will keep distinct offices, structures, and election symbols while working out the division of assets and liabilities.
Key Points
- The Progressive Democratic Party has formally split after leaders said ideological, political, and organizational differences made unity impossible.
- The Durga Sob faction will pursue legal steps to keep the party’s former name, structure, and the 'eye' election symbol.
- The Santosh Pariyar faction will keep the Progressive Democratic Party name but use a different symbol and a three-color flag.
- Both sides agreed to divide assets and liabilities transparently and withdraw the pending Election Commission update application.
