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According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ‘National Party’, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?

According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ‘National Party’, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States? Correct Answer At least four States

The correct answer is at least four States.

Key Points

  • According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a ‘National Party’, a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in at least 4 states.
  • The Election commission of India (ECI) is the sole authority which declares any party as the National party or State Party.
  • The conditions for any political party to get the status of a National Party are as follows-
    • Recognized as a State Party in at least 4 states
    • Able to get 6% valid votes in at least 4 states in the Lok Sabha election.
    • Win 2% i.e. 11 seats in Lok Sabha from 3 different states.

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