Question

What is meant by regional political party? State the conditions required to be recognized as a ‘regional political party’.(All India-2016)

Answer 1

Answer:

A Regional Party is a party that is present in only some States.

 Conditions required for a party to be recognized as a regional political party are:

 (a) A party that secures at least six percent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a state.

(b) wins at least two seats in the Legislative Assembly.