Sanyukt Samaj Morcha

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Sanyukt Samaj Morcha
AbbreviationSSM
LeaderBalbir Singh Rajewal[1]
FounderBalbir Singh Rajewal
Founded25 December 2021[2]
Headquarters92/C Bhagwanpur Road, Samrala, Ludhiana[3]
IdeologyAgrarianism
Colours  Green
AllianceSanyukt Sangharsh Party

Sanyukt Samaj Morcha is a political party in India.

Background[edit | edit source]

In 2020, after the Passing of three farm laws by Parliament of India there was a huge protest against it. Untill the suspension of protest, all 32 Punjab Farm Unions were against any Political participation.[4]

After Government announced to withdraw the three farm law, 22 out 32 Punjab Farmer Unions announced to participate in 2022 Punjab Legislative Assembly election.

Balbir Singh Rajewal has announced to be Chief Minister face of the new party. Samyukt Kisan Morcha has distanced itself from the new party and said it is not associated with SSM. The new party is not allowed to use the SKM banners.[5]

Nawan Punjab Party’s President Dharamvir Gandhi extend its support to Morcha.[6]

On 16 January 2022, Aapna Punjab Party merged with Sanyukt Samaj Morcha.[7]

2022 Punjab election[edit | edit source]

For 2022 Punjab assembly election, Morcha announced alliance with Sanyukt Sangharsh Party. [8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Balbir Singh Rajewal Chief Minister candidate from Sanyukt Samaj Morcha
  2. "22 Farmer Unions form political front to contest Punjab assembly polls". The Hindu. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. SSM opens office in Ludhiana
  4. Will show black flags in Punjab to Charuni
  5. "Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls". Hindustan Times. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  6. Country needs to be saved from BJP and its allies
  7. Aapna Punjab Party merges into Sanyukt Samaj Morcha
  8. Gurnam Singh Chaduni announce alliance with Balbir Singh Rajewal for Punjab election