Current Situation
RSP has always had its stronghold in West Bengal, but has branches in a total of 18 states. In Kerala, it is concentrated to the Kollam area, with support amongst fishing communities. Its Kerala branch originates from a split in the Kerala Socialist Party. K. Pankajakshan, general secretary until 2008, was a KSP member.
The party has 7 seats in the West Bengal state assembly, and 2 each in Kerala and Tripura. RSP is part of the Left Front in West Bengal and Tripura. In Kerala the party is part of Left Democratic Front.
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