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{{Infobox Indian political party | {{Infobox Indian political party | ||
|party_name = Janta Congress Chhattisgarh | |party_name = Janta Congress Chhattisgarh | ||
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|abbreviation = JCC | |abbreviation = JCC | ||
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|position =[[Left-wing politics|Left-wing]] | |position =[[Left-wing politics|Left-wing]] | ||
|eci = [[List of political parties in India#State|State Party]] | |eci = [[List of political parties in India#State|State Party]] | ||
|alliance = | |alliance = | ||
|loksabha_seats = | |loksabha_seats = | ||
|rajyasabha_seats = | |rajyasabha_seats = | ||
|state_seats_name = [[Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly]] | |state_seats_name = [[Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly]] | ||
|state_seats = {{Composition bar| | |state_seats = {{Composition bar|3|90|hex=#FFC0DB}} | ||
|symbol = Farmer Ploughing (within | |symbol = Farmer Ploughing (within square) | ||
|website = | |website = | ||
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'''Janta Congress Chhattisgarh'''<ref>{{cite news|author1=Ejaz Kaiser|title=Ajit Jogi's party registered as Janta Congress Chhattisgarh | '''Janta Congress Chhattisgarh'''<ref>{{cite news|author1=Ejaz Kaiser|title=Ajit Jogi's party registered as Janta Congress Chhattisgarh|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/dec/07/ajit-jogis-party-registered-as-janta-congress-chhattisgarh-j-1546593.html|access-date=3 March 2017|publisher=New Indian Express|date=7 December 2016}}</ref> (or '''Chhattisgarh Janata Congress'''<ref name=HT1/>) is a political party in the [[India]]n state of [[Chhattisgarh]]. The party was founded by former [[List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh|Chief Minister]], [[Ajit Jogi]], after Jogi and his son [[Amit Jogi|Amit]] were expelled from [[Indian National Congress]] due to anti-party activities as well as sabotaging a [[bypoll]] election in [[Antagarh]]. [[Amit Jogi]] was expelled for six years.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/ajit-jogi-announces-new-political-party-116062100903_1.html Ajit Jogi announces new political party]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/congress-set-to-split-in-chhattisgarh-116060601146_1.html Congress set to split in Chhattisgarh]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/congress-embarrassed-after-audio-tapes-link-ajit-jogi-to-sabotaging-party-prospects-in-2014-bypolls-115123000967_1.html Congress embarrassed after audio tapes link Ajit Jogi to sabotaging party prospects in 2014 bypolls]</ref> | ||
[[Ajit Jogi]] launched the party in Thathapur village of [[Kawardha district]] and directly challenged Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh [[Raman Singh]].<ref name=HT1> {{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ajit-jogi-launches-political-party-chhattisgarh-janata-congress-jogi/story-U11fxJi6DslMxJcwMJO8FN.html |title=Ajit Jogi names new party, Chhattisgarh Janata Congress (Jogi)|date=21 June 2016|publisher=Hindustan | [[Ajit Jogi]] launched the party in Thathapur village of [[Kawardha district]] and directly challenged Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh [[Raman Singh]].<ref name=HT1>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ajit-jogi-launches-political-party-chhattisgarh-janata-congress-jogi/story-U11fxJi6DslMxJcwMJO8FN.html |title=Ajit Jogi names new party, Chhattisgarh Janata Congress (Jogi)|date=21 June 2016|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=3 March 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/chhattisgarh-janta-congress-ajit-jogi-names-his-new-party/1/697468.html Chhattisgarh Janta Congress: Ajit Jogi names his new party]</ref> | ||
==Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018== | ==Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018== | ||
The | The JCC and [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] decided to fight in the [[2018 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election]] in alliance with each other according to which, JCC contested on 55 seats while [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] contested on 35 seats. The alliance declared [[Ajit Jogi]] as its [[List of Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh|Chief Ministerial]] candidate. Later, the [[Communist Party of India|CPI]] also gave support to this alliance. The alliance strongly condemns the policies of both the main parties in the state, the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] and [[Indian National Congress|INC]] and gives a new platform to the people of Chhattisgarh in the form of a third front. [[Ajit Jogi]] released the manifesto on stamp paper and said, '''"I am ready to go to the jail if the promises remain unfulfilled"'''. However the alliance was badly defeated as it could manage to win only 7 seats out of the 90 seats in which JCC won 5 seats & its alliance partner [[Bahujan Samaj Party|BSP]] won 2 seats. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, 19 April 2022
Janta Congress Chhattisgarh | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | JCC |
| President | Renu Jogi |
| Founder | Ajit Jogi |
| Founded | 23 June 2016 |
| Split from | Indian National Congress |
| Headquarters | Shri Balaji Complex, Near Gandhi Maidan, Khamtarai, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492001. |
| Ideology | Social justice Feminism Direct democracy Agrarianism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colours | Pink |
| ECI Status | State Party |
| Seats in Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | 3 / 90
|
| Election symbol | |
| Farmer Ploughing (within square) | |
Janta Congress Chhattisgarh[1] (or Chhattisgarh Janata Congress[2]) is a political party in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The party was founded by former Chief Minister, Ajit Jogi, after Jogi and his son Amit were expelled from Indian National Congress due to anti-party activities as well as sabotaging a bypoll election in Antagarh. Amit Jogi was expelled for six years.[3][4][5]
Ajit Jogi launched the party in Thathapur village of Kawardha district and directly challenged Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Raman Singh.[2][6]
Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2018[edit | edit source]
The JCC and BSP decided to fight in the 2018 Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly election in alliance with each other according to which, JCC contested on 55 seats while BSP contested on 35 seats. The alliance declared Ajit Jogi as its Chief Ministerial candidate. Later, the CPI also gave support to this alliance. The alliance strongly condemns the policies of both the main parties in the state, the BJP and INC and gives a new platform to the people of Chhattisgarh in the form of a third front. Ajit Jogi released the manifesto on stamp paper and said, "I am ready to go to the jail if the promises remain unfulfilled". However the alliance was badly defeated as it could manage to win only 7 seats out of the 90 seats in which JCC won 5 seats & its alliance partner BSP won 2 seats.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ejaz Kaiser (7 December 2016). "Ajit Jogi's party registered as Janta Congress Chhattisgarh". New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ajit Jogi names new party, Chhattisgarh Janata Congress (Jogi)". Hindustan Times. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ↑ Ajit Jogi announces new political party
- ↑ Congress set to split in Chhattisgarh
- ↑ Congress embarrassed after audio tapes link Ajit Jogi to sabotaging party prospects in 2014 bypolls
- ↑ Chhattisgarh Janta Congress: Ajit Jogi names his new party
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