what do you understand by the political party" and discuss the six national party of india?
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Answer : A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. And it the most visible institution in the democracy.
There are 7 National parties in India.
• Bhartiya Janta Party CBJB :-
• Formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress party .
• Promotes democracy , Gandhian secularism.
• Part of UPA since 2004.
Indian National Congress (INC) :
• One of the oldest party .
• Formed in 9885 .
• Played a dominant robe in Indian politics at the
national and state level for several decades after India's
Independence.
• Ruling party at the centre till 1977 and then from
1980 -1989.
• Largest party in 2004 lok Sabha elections.
Communist Party of India ( CPI) :
• Founded in 1925
• Believes in Marximal Leninism, secularism and
democracy.
• Enjoys strong support in West Bengal , Kerala and Tripura.
Communist Party of India-Marxist ( CPI -M) :
• Formed in 1964 .
• Believes in Marxism-Leninism , secularism and democracy , supports
secularism .
• Has been in power in West Bengal without a break for 30 days .
• Opposes imperialism and communalism .
• Enjoys strong support in West Bengal , Kerala and Tripura.
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) :
• Founded in 1980 by reviving the erstwhile Bhartiya Jana
Sangh .
• Wants to build a strong and modern India by drawing
inspiration from India's ancient culture and values .
• It support base increased substantially in the 1990s.
• Came to power in 9998 as the leader of the NDA .
• Emerged as largest party in 2014 .
Bahujan Samaj Party (Bsp) :
• Formed in 9984 under the leadership of Kanchi Ram .
• Seeks to represent and secure power for the bahujan Samaj
which includes the dalits , adivasis ,OBCS .
• Main base in UP.
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) :
• Launched in January 1988 under leadership of Mamta Banerjee .
• Recognised as national party in 2016 .
• Has been in power in Bengal since 2011 .
• 4th largest party in Lok Sabha .