Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
3. The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes givon below :
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Peasants and Workers Party of India (PWP) was formed in 1947, evolving from earlier Marxist movements in Maharashtra. While Dr. B. R. Ambedkar strongly advocated for the rights of peasants and workers, he was not the founder of the PWP; leaders like Shankarrao More, Keshavrao Jedhe, and others were associated with its formation.
2. Statement 2 is correct. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar founded the All India Scheduled Castes Federation (AISCF) in 1942. It served as a political platform for the Scheduled Castes before it was later succeeded by the Republican Party of India.
3. Statement 3 is correct. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar established the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in August 1936. The party contested the 1937 provincial elections successfully and focused on the rights of the labouring classes and the depressed classes.
4. Therefore, the parties established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar among the options are the All India Scheduled Castes Federation and the Independent Labour Party.