How many national parties are there in India?

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Bihar STET PGT (Political Science) Official Paper-II (Held On: 13 Sept, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 6.

Key Points

At present there are Six National Parties in India.
The six recognized national parties in India are-
- Bharatiya Janata Party,
- Indian National Congress,
- Communist Party of India (Marxist),
- Bahujan Samaj Party,
- National People's Party
- Aam Aadmi Party
Registration of political parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Additional Information

Conditions for Recognition as a National Party
- If it secures 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly and in addition, it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states, or
- If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election and these candidates are elected from three states, or
- If it is recognized as a state party in four states.