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The '''Progressive Party''' (Dravidian: ''Kaska Purogati'', '''KP'''), officially the '''Joint Progressive Party List''' ('''JPPL'''), is a centre-left political party in [[Mel-akkam]]. Founded in 1933 by the anti-British activist [[Maina Kathina]] as the '''Progressive Nonviolence Association''' (Dravidian: ''Kaska Satyagraha Purogati''), the party played a significant role in securing Mel-akkam's independence. It went on to rule Mel-akkam uninterruptedly throughout the 20th century, until it lost power in 2022 and subsequently split. After a year of infighting and chaos, however, the leaders of rival KP factions agreed on a unity pact. The party was reconstituted, and went on to win the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election. | The '''Progressive Party''' (Dravidian: ''Kaska Purogati'', '''KP'''), officially the '''Joint Progressive Party List''' ('''JPPL'''), is a centre-left political party in [[Mel-akkam]]. Founded in 1933 by the anti-British activist [[Maina Kathina]] as the '''Progressive Nonviolence Association''' (Dravidian: ''Kaska Satyagraha Purogati''), the party played a significant role in securing Mel-akkam's independence. It went on to rule Mel-akkam uninterruptedly throughout the 20th century, until it lost power in 2022 and subsequently split. After a year of infighting and chaos, however, the leaders of rival KP factions agreed on a unity pact. The party was reconstituted, and went on to win the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election. | ||
==Factions== | |||
The Progressive Party was historically a decentralised entity, with many factions which ran candidates against each other in general elections. Four main factions exist: Left, Right, National, and Centre. | |||
===Left=== | |||
Historically the dominant faction, the Left Faction advocated for increased economic intervention and positive relations | |||
==Electoral Results== | ==Electoral Results== | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 28 October 2023
Progressive Party | |
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| Abbreviation | KP |
| Leader | Nirtyam Am'mayi |
| Deputy Leader | Ekabhi Prayam |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Merger of | Progressive Party (Nirtyam Am'mayi) Progressive Party (Ekabhi Prayam) Progressive Unity |
| Preceded by | Progressive Nonviolence Association |
| Youth wing | Young Progressives |
| Ideology | Socialism Progressivism Purogati Pacifism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Regional affiliation | Indian National Congress |
| International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
| Colours | Jade green |
| Anthem | Munduku Veltu Vundu ("Keep on Moving") |
| Coordinating Council | 19 / 40
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The Progressive Party (Dravidian: Kaska Purogati, KP), officially the Joint Progressive Party List (JPPL), is a centre-left political party in Mel-akkam. Founded in 1933 by the anti-British activist Maina Kathina as the Progressive Nonviolence Association (Dravidian: Kaska Satyagraha Purogati), the party played a significant role in securing Mel-akkam's independence. It went on to rule Mel-akkam uninterruptedly throughout the 20th century, until it lost power in 2022 and subsequently split. After a year of infighting and chaos, however, the leaders of rival KP factions agreed on a unity pact. The party was reconstituted, and went on to win the 2023 Autumnal Equinox Repeat Election.
Factions
The Progressive Party was historically a decentralised entity, with many factions which ran candidates against each other in general elections. Four main factions exist: Left, Right, National, and Centre.
Left
Historically the dominant faction, the Left Faction advocated for increased economic intervention and positive relations
Electoral Results
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | ± | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Autumnal | 112,176,091 | 40.2 | 19 / 40
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Coalition |