Question

What is the working of political parties in India ? (in 100 to 150 words) otherwise don't answer.............................

Answer 1

1. Political parties are indispensable to any democratic system and play the most crucial role in the

electoral process – in setting up candidates and conducting election campaigns. In recent years, we

have witnessed a succession of unstable governments, and the reason for such a recurring

phenomenon is said to be the archaic and chaotic functioning of political parties. Alliances and coalitions

are made, broken and changed at whim, and the balance of power seems to be held not by those at the

Union level, but by minor parties on the fringes.

2. Political parties and the party system in India have been greatly influenced by

cultural diversity, social, ethnic, caste, community and religious pluralism, traditions of

the nationalist movement, contrasting style of party leadership, and clashing ideological

perspectives. The two major categories of political parties in India are National and

State, and are so recognized by the Election Commission of India on the basis of

certain specified criteria.

3. The National parties are Indian National Congress , Bharatiya Janata Party,

Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Bahujan Samaj Party,

and Janata Dal. As per the latest notification (June 29, 2000) the Election Commission

has decided to de-recognize seven regional parties in some Sates based on their poll

performance.