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To be recognised as a 'national party', a party must secure at least
A3% votes in 2 states
B20% votes nationwide
C10% votes in any state
D6% votes in 4 states and 4 Lok Sabha seats
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 6% votes in 4 states and 4 Lok Sabha seats
1. The criterion is 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly polls in 4 states.
2. Plus a minimum of 4 Lok Sabha seats.
3. Meeting both unlocks national-party status and a reserved election symbol.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Polity, Ch 4 "Political Parties"_
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