Difference between national and state party.

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Instructions: Compare the elections they contest, presence in states, electoral symbols, issues they focus on and give some examples.

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National Parties Regional Parties

Participate in elections all over India Participate in elections within a state

Must be strong in at least 4 states across India Must be strong in one or two states

They have an exclusive electoral symbol throughout the country Their symbol is reserved only in the state they are recognised in

They focus on national, regional and international issues. They promote regional and state interests.

Examples- Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress and Communist Party of India. Examples- Rashtriya Lok Dal and Samajwadi Party.

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National Parties	Regional Parties
Participate in elections all over India	Participate in elections within a state
Must be strong in at least 4 states across India	Must be strong in one or two states
They have an exclusive electoral symbol throughout the country	Their symbol is reserved only in the state they are recognised in
They focus on national, regional and international issues.	They promote regional and state interests.
Examples- Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress and Communist Party of India.	Examples- Rashtriya Lok Dal and Samajwadi Party.