Critically evaluate the context of the
regional political parties in India
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Answer:
In a democracy, political parties provide an agency to the society to gather different views on various issues and to present these to the government. They bring various representatives together so that a responsible government could be formed. They provide a mechanism to support or restrain the government, make policies, justify or oppose them. India has a multi-party system.
Political Parties in India
Every political party in India has to register with the Election Commission.
The Election Commission registers political parties for the purpose of elections and grants them recognition as national or state parties on the basis of their poll performance
Recognised Parties:
Are given a unique symbol – only the official candidates of that party can use that election symbol
National Parties: A party that secures at least 6% of the total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections in four States and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognised as a national party.
State Parties: A party that secures at least 6% of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a State and wins at least two seats is recognised as a State party