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Political Parties: Registration and Recognition

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The Election Commission grants recognition as national or state parties based on vote share or legislative seats. Recognized parties receive privileges like a reserved symbol, free airtime, and potential financial benefits. Criteria include securing a specific percentage of valid votes or assembly/Parliament seats across states. Loss of performance leads to derecognition. This system ensures stable multi-party competition yet fuels debates on frequent realignments or breakaway factions. The Commission’s guidelines aim to reduce fly-by-night outfits and encourage programmatic politics. Despite controversies over symbol allotment or mergers, recognition remains pivotal for shaping India’s party-based democracy.

Practice Questions

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?