Question

When is the party recognised as a state party?

Answer 1

If a party is recognised as a State Party', it is entitled for exclusive allotment of its reserved symbol to the candidates set up by it in the State ofStates in which it is so recognised, and if a party is recognised as a `NationalParty' it is entitled for exclusive allotment of its reserved symbol to the candidates .

Answer 2

Conditions for Recognition as a State Party1Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election2Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election3Win at least 3% of the seats or at least 3 seats , whichever is more, in an Assembly General Election4Win at least 1 out of every 25 seats from a state in a Lok Sabha General Election5Secure at least 8% of the total valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election