Amra Bangalee
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Amra Bangali is a political party
in India
. The movement believes in the values and objectives explained by the socioeconomic theory called PROUT
, founded by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
. Presently it is involved in communal fight against the Gorkha's against Gorkhaland. This movement came as a result of Sarkar's observation that the quality of life of poor people would only improve once these people are encouraged to attend to their own needs first in a manner that efficiently and sustainably utilizes natural resources.
The politics of Amra Bangali are based on Sarkar's ideas of economic and political democracy. The party is organized in West Bengal
, as well as in other states with large Bengali populations such as Tripura
, Bihar
, Orissa
, Assam
and Jharkhand
. The only real political breakthrough the party has had was in Tripura
during the 1980s, when the party entered the Legislative Assembly in connection with the mounting ethnic tensions in the state.
The aims and objects of Amra Bangali are:
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The movement believes in the values and objectives explained by the socioeconomic theory called PROUT
PROUT
Progressive Utilization Theory or PROUT is a socio-economic theory first mentioned in 1959 and fully outlined in 1962 by Indian philosopher and spiritual leader Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar . PROUT is a social system that claims to overcome the limitations of both capitalism and communism...
, founded by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar , also known by his spiritual name, Shrii Shrii Anandamurti , was an Indian philosopher, author, social revolutionary, poet, composer and linguist...
. Presently it is involved in communal fight against the Gorkha's against Gorkhaland. This movement came as a result of Sarkar's observation that the quality of life of poor people would only improve once these people are encouraged to attend to their own needs first in a manner that efficiently and sustainably utilizes natural resources.
The politics of Amra Bangali are based on Sarkar's ideas of economic and political democracy. The party is organized in West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
, as well as in other states with large Bengali populations such as Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
, Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
and Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
. The only real political breakthrough the party has had was in Tripura
Tripura
Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of . It is the third smallest state of India, according to area. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram lie to the east. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are...
during the 1980s, when the party entered the Legislative Assembly in connection with the mounting ethnic tensions in the state.
The aims and objects of Amra Bangali are:
- Restoration and development of Bengali language and culture.
- Economic self-sufficiencySelf-sufficiencySelf-sufficiency refers to the state of not requiring any outside aid, support, or interaction, for survival; it is therefore a type of personal or collective autonomy...
. - Self-determination in socio-political field.
- Re-organization of the territory of Bengal with all the like minded people having respect for Bengali language and culture and giving a new name “Bangalistan” to this territory.
External links
- Official site of Amra Bangaleeআমরা বাঙালী
- Forecasts and Alternative Futures by Sohail Inayatullah about Ananda Marga
- Founder of PROgressive Utilization Theory (PROUT) Shrii P. R. Sarkar and his contributions to the humanity
- Learn PROUT in 60 minutes