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How are political parties recognized as regional and national parties in India? Explain with examples.
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Solution
Conditions for Recognition as a National Party
- Secures at least 6% of the valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election in any four or more states
- Has won at least 4 seats in a Lok Sabha general election from any state or states.
- Win at least 2% of the total Lok Sabha seats in a Lok Sabha General Election and these seats have to be won from at least 3 states
- The party is recognized as a State Party in at least four states
Conditions for Recognition as a Regional Party
- Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election
- Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election
- Win at least 3% of the seats or at least 3 seats, whichever is more, in an Assembly General Election
- Win at least 1 out of every 25 seats from a state in a Lok Sabha General Election
- Secure at least 8% of the total valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election
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