What are the criteria for National …

As per the Election Commission, a political party shall be eligible to be recognized as a National party if:-

(i) It secures at least six percent of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly; and

(ii) In addition, it wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.

or

it wins at least two percent (2%) seats in the House o the People and these members are elected from at least three different States.

 ical party to be eligible for recognition as a State Party in a state, it has to satisfy any of the five conditions listed below.

Conditions for Recognition as a State Party

1) Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election.

2) Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seats in a Lok Sabha General Election.

3) Win at least 3% of the seats or at least 3 seats, whichever is more, in an Assembly General Election.

4) Win at least 1 out of every 25 seats from a state in a Lok Sabha General Election.

5) Secure at least 8% of the total valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election