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Question
Regional parties have captured governmental power in many States. In this context, answer the following question:
How are the Regional Parties different from All-India (National) Parties?
Solution
Regional parties have captured governmental power in many States in this context the given question is answered below:
National parties have influence over the country or in many states of India. The influence of the Regional parties extends to one State or a few regions. National parties are more concerned with national interests, whereas regional parties protect and promote mainly regional interests. The Regional parties concern themselves with the local or regional matters. National parties have to harmonise many conflicting regional interests. The Regional parties usually stand for greater autonomy for States. An exclusive symbol is reserved for a national party throughout the country. In the case of a Regional party, a symbol is reserved for it in the State or the Union Territory in which it is recognised.
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