Question

what criteria is used for recognizing a political party as a national party

Answer 1

The criteria for recognition of a party as National party are as under:

1. If a party is recognised as a state party in 4 or more states.
2. If a party has secured more than 2% of seats in Lok Sabha from 3 or more states.
3. It secures 6% of votes in 4 or more states in Lok Sabha and overall 4 seats.