List of political parties in India
== List of political parties in India ==
India has a multi-party system with a large number of political parties. As of the latest updates, there are several national parties, state parties, and regional parties that play a significant role in the political landscape of the country. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for the recognition and regulation of political parties in India.
National Parties[edit | edit source]
National parties are those that have a presence in multiple states and have a significant influence on national politics. Some of the major national parties in India include:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))
- Communist Party of India (CPI)
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)
State Parties[edit | edit source]
State parties are recognized in individual states and have a significant influence within those states. Some of the prominent state parties include:
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) - Delhi
- Shiv Sena - Maharashtra
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) - Tamil Nadu
- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) - Tamil Nadu
- Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) - Telangana
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) - Odisha
- Samajwadi Party (SP) - Uttar Pradesh
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) - Bihar
Regional Parties[edit | edit source]
Regional parties are those that operate in specific regions or states and cater to regional issues and interests. Some of the notable regional parties include:
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) - Assam
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) - Punjab
- Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) - Sikkim
- Mizo National Front (MNF) - Mizoram
- National People's Party (India) (NPP) - Meghalaya
Role and Influence[edit | edit source]
Political parties in India play a crucial role in the democratic process. They contest elections, form governments, and shape policies. The Parliament of India consists of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), where these parties have representation based on the number of seats they win in elections.
Election Commission of India[edit | edit source]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India at both the national and state levels. The ECI ensures free and fair elections and regulates the functioning of political parties.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Elections in India
- Parliament of India
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- Election Commission of India
- Indian general election, 2019
- Indian general election, 2024
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