National Party, how?
- >6% VS in LS/Assembly in 4+ states & 4 MPs
- >2% LS seats (11 seats) from 3 states
- 'Recognized' State Party in 4+ states
State Party, HOW?
Mathematics to be a state party
- >6% VS in LS + >1 MPs
- >6% VS in assembly + >2 MLAs
- >8% valid votes in Assembly or LS election
- >3% seats or 3 seats in assembly (whichever more)
- 1 MP for 25 members (or other proportion allotted to state in LS)
How to remember State Party for #UPSC? (National is easy)
Break it in small blocks of: LS, Assembly, Combined (See infographic)
🔺LS
- >6% VS in LS + >1 MPs
- 1 MP for 25 members (or other proportion allotted to state in LS)
🔺Assembly
- >6% VS in assembly + >2 MLAs
- >3% seats or 3 seats in assembly (whichever more)
🔺Combined
- >8% of valid votes in Assembly or LS election
Perks of being a National Party
Election symbol will remain unchanged across India
Top slots on EVM/Ballot paper reserved for them
Receive land/building from government to establish party office
Gets free broadcast/telecast times on Akashvani & Doordashan during LS election
Can have max 40 star campaigners (travel expenses not in candidate accounts)
Common perks of National and State Party
Need only one proposer to fill nomination
Get 2 sets of electoral rolls free of cost at time of revision of rolls
Candidates can get copy of electoral roll free of cost during general elections
Privilege to consult EC in setting of election dates
Give inputs in setting electoral rules and regulations
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