Question

Which of the following is a condition for a political party to be recognized as a national party in India ?

• A. Securing at least 10% of valid votes in four or more states in Lok Sabha elections.
• B. Winning at least 5% of Lok Sabha seats from at least three states.
• C. Being recognized as a state party in at least four states.
• D. Having at least 10 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Lok Sabha from one state.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Being recognized as a state party in at least four states.

National parties

• National Parties: There are 6 national parties in India, which must meet one of these conditions:
  

• Be recognized as a state party in at least four states.
  

• Secure at least 6% of valid votes in four or more states in the last Lok Sabha or Assembly elections and have at least four MPs in the Lok Sabha.
  

• Win at least 2% of Lok Sabha seats from at least three states.