Question 4 — National vs state parties - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 7 - Elections

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Explain at least three differences between the national and state/regional political parties.

Concept Political Parties - National and State party recognition
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Point of difference National party State party
Where recognised In the country as a whole In one or more states
Vote share needed 6% in four or more states 6% in the one State concerned
Seats needed 4 Lok Sabha seats, or 2% of Lok Sabha seats from three states 2 Assembly seats, or 1 Lok Sabha seat from that State
Another route Being a State Party in at least four states 3% of Assembly seats, or 3 seats, whichever is more
How many there are 6 at present About 60
Examples BJP, INC, BSP, CPI(M), AAP, NPP DMK, Trinamool Congress, Biju Janata Dal
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