Registered Unrecognized Political Party Flashcards
The Election Commission ordered the deletion of _____ registered unrecognised political parties that it found to be “non-existent”
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Representation of people act year
1951
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP):
Either newly registered parties or
those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in the assembly or general elections to become a state party, or
those which have never contested elections since being registered are considered unrecognised parties.
Requirment to be recognised as national party
secures 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly
wins four seats in the Lok Sabha from any state or states,
it is recognised as a state party in four states.
Establishment of election commission
Part XV (Articles.324-329) in the constitution
25 jan 1950