The outgoing president talked to some of his close aides and allies about forming a new party, which he would like to call the "Patriot Party" in line with his "America First" policy.
Initial statement by Hathras victim's family, initial complaint and victim statement had not mentioned rape or sexual assault. Police had ruled out sexual assault on the basis of medical reports.
If these three parties are derecognised, only five political parties, the BJP, Congress, National People’s Party, CPM and BSP will continue to be national political parties.