People Party الشعب Al Shaab[1] | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 20 October 2012 |
| Ideology | Islamism[2] Economic populism[3] |
| National affiliation | Anti-Coup Alliance[4] |
| House of Representatives | 0 / 568 |
ThePeople Party is an Islamist party in Egypt which is part of theAnti-Coup Alliance.
On 8 October 2012 the EgyptianSalafist Front proposed the creation of a new political party, to be named thePeople Party.[5] The party was established on 20 October 2012.[6] According to Ahmed Mawlana, the official party spokesman, the People Party will deal with issues that it perceives to be neglected by other Islamic parties, such as "the Nubians’ rights, as well as those of farmers and workers".[1]
The People Party prioritizes seekingjustice andidentity. Individuals and groups that overuse government resources are not appreciated. Identity is paramount, with a special emphasis on cultural, economic, and political independence.Subsidized education is encouraged. Support of Palestine in theIsraeli-Palestinian Conflict is an additional plank of the party's platform.[7]
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