The Aap Sabki Awaz (abbr. AASA), was an Indian political party formally announced by former union minister of steel, Ramchandra Prasad Singh on 31 October 2024 in

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after resignation from

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. It was formed on the occasion of

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and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who is recognized as an icon by the Kurmi community of Bihar. On this occasion, Singh also announced that he will contest in the

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. Later the following year on 18 May 2025, the party was merged into Prashant Kishor led Jan Suraaj Party.

History

AASA party was formed on 31 October 2024, citing the occasion of

and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who is also recognized as an icon by the Kurmi community of Bihar. The party was founded by RCP Singh, the former national president and union minister of steel for India Government.

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