RMPI floated by leftist leaders

Jalandhar, Sep 17 (PTI) The Revolutionary Marxist Partyof India (RMPI) was formed today in a meeting of leftistleaders from across India here, said Marxist Communist Party,Punjab in-charge Mangat Ram Pasla. Pasla said it will be soon registered with the ElectionCommission of India (ECI). "The party will be headed by a 23-member centralcommittee," he said, adding he has been selected as thegeneral secretary. The central committee comprises of four members each fromPunjab, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, three from Maharashtra, twofrom Haryana, he said. Seats have been reserved for Andhra Pradesh, West Bengaland Delhi. These will be filled up soon, he said. PTI CORR ANBRGNSD