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Who formed the political organization known as the 'Independent Labour Party' in 1936?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. N.M. Joshi
  4. M.N. Roy

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) B.R. Ambedkar šŸ“š Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar founded the Independent Labour Party (ILP) in August 1936 to fiercely protect the rights of the working classes and the depressed castes. The party had a strong socialist-leaning manifesto that demanded standard minimum wages, state management of industries, and the abolition of the oppressive 'khoti' system. The ILP performed remarkably well in the 1937 provincial elections in Bombay.