List of political parties in India

India has a multi-party system with recognition accorded to national and state and district level parties. Registered parties are upgraded as recognised national or state level parties based upon objective criteria. A recognised party enjoys privileges like a reserved party symbol, free broadcast time on state run television and radio.

About List of political parties in India in brief

Summary List of political parties in IndiaIndia has a multi-party system with recognition accorded to national and state and district level parties. The status is reviewed periodically by the Election Commission of India. Registered parties are upgraded as recognised national or state level parties based upon objective criteria.

A recognised party enjoys privileges like a reserved party symbol, free broadcast time on state run television and radio.