1. CRITERIA FOR FORMING A NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY

A political party can be recognized as a national party if it meets any of the three qualifications outlined in the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968:

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If the party wins at least 2% of Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) seats from at least three distinct states in a general election.

2. CRITERIA FOR FORMING A NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY

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If the party wins at least 2% of Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) seats from at least three distinct states in a general election.

3. CRITERIA FOR FORMING A NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY

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If the party receives at least 6% of all valid votes cast in four or more states in a general election to the Lok Sabha or the Legislative Assembly.

4. CRITERIA FOR FORMING A NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY

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If at least four states recognize the party as a state party.

5. CRITERIA FOR FORMING A NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY

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