Samyukta Socialist Party (; SSP), was a
political party
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in
India
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from 1964 to 1972. SSP was formed through a split in the
Praja Socialist Party (PSP) in 1964. In 1972, SSP was reunited with PSP, forming the
Socialist Party
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.
The General Secretary of the SSP from 1969 to 1971 was
George Fernandes.
The Party President of the SSP from 1964 to 1972 was
Anantram Jaiswal.
See also
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List of political parties in India
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References
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Political parties established in 1964
Defunct socialist parties in India
Political parties disestablished in 1972
Political parties in India
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