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Aap Sabki Aawaz

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Aap Sabki Awaz
AbbreviationAASA
PresidentRamchandra Prasad Singh
FounderRamchandra Prasad Singh
Founded31 October 2024 (5 months ago) (2024-10-31)
Split fromBharatiya Janata Party
ECI StatusRegistered unrecognized party
Seats in Lok Sabha
0 / 543
Seats in Rajya Sabha
1 / 245
Seats in Bihar Legislative Assembly
0 / 243
Seats in Bihar Legislative Council
0 / 75

The Aap Sabki Awaz (abbr. AASA), is an Indian political party formally announced by former union minister of steel, Ramchandra Prasad Singh on 31 October 2024 in Bihar after resignation from Bharatiya Janata Party.[1] It was formed on the occasion of Diwali 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 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly election.[2][3]

History

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AASA party was formed on 31 October 2025, citing the occasion of Diwali 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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "New players in Bihar politics: Can emerging parties make an impact?". India Today. 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  2. ^ PTI (2024-10-31). "Estranged Nitish aide R.C.P. Singh floats own party". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
  3. ^ a b Ramashankar (2024-11-02). "Nitish's ex-aide RCP Singh says will lift prohibition if voted to power". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-30.