Since

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gained

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in 1947, the

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(INC) has seen a steady number of splits and breakaway factions. Some of the breakaway organisations have thrived as

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parties, some have become defunct, while others have merged with the parent party or other

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List of breakaway parties

References

https://eci.nic.in/eci_main/mis-Political_Parties/Constitution_of_Political_Parties/ConstitutionOfINC.pdf

External links

Official All India Congress Committee website

Official Indian National Congress website
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