History of the Independent Labor Party

The Independent Labor Party was established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 15 August 1936 in British India. Its election symbol was a man, representing dignity and equality. The party aimed to ensure social, economic, and political participation for all, especially the marginalized.

During British rule, the party focused on key issues such as:

• Unity among farmers

• Social justice and fighting against social evils

• Protection of public rights

• Ending exploitation of workers

In the 1937 elections in British India:

• The party won 15 out of 175 reserved seats in the Bombay Legislative Assembly

• Dr. Ambedkar became the Leader of the Opposition

• The party also won five seats each in the elections for the Central Province and Berar State Legislative Assembly

Our Main Agenda

• Free medical care for all

• Protection of women's rights and safety

• Free education

• End the criminalization of politics

• Reform policies for rural small industries

• Dismantle capitalist structures

• Strict punishment for corruption

• Grant agriculture the status of an industry

• Establish separate boards for urban and rural areas

• Improve labor rights and control systems

• Ensure fair market conditions

• Provide fair prices and subsidies for seeds and fertilizers

• Allot land to the landless through the Land Management Code

• Impose taxes based only on production