In which year was the National People’s Party, earlier a state political party, recognised as the national political party?

Option 3 : 2019

The correct answer is 2019.

• The National People's Party is a national-level party in India.
• Earlier it was a state party largely concentrated in Meghalaya.
• It was accorded a national party in the year 2019.
• After its presence in four states:
  • Meghalaya
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Manipur
  • Nagaland
• The party was founded by PA Sangama.

 Thus, we can say that the National People's Party was recognised as the national political party in 2019.

• A national party is a party that secures at least six per cent of the votes in Lok Sabha elections in four states and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha.
• A state party is a party that secures at least six per cent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a state and wins at least two seats.