Question

What is the criteria for recognition of national political party in India?

Answer 1

As per the Election Commission, a political party shall be eligible to be recognized as a National party if:-

(i) It secures at least six percent of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly; and

(ii) In addition, it wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.

or

it wins at least two percent (2%) seats in the House o the People and these members are elected from at least three different States.