What is meant by a ‘national political party’? State the conditions required to be a national political party.
Answer:
National Political Party have units in the various states, they follow the same policies, programmes and strategy that is decided at the national level.
Conditions required:
- A party that secures at least 6% of the total votes in general elections of Lok Sabha or assembly elections in four states.
- Wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha.