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State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer. Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party. - History and Political Science

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Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer. 

Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

The statement is False.

Reasons:

A political party is recognized as a national or regional party by the Indian Election Commission based on a set of criteria, specifically: 

  • In a previous Lok Sabha or State Assembly election, the party must have received at least 6% of the proper votes, and at least two representatives, or 3% of the total Vidhan Sabha seats, must be elected.
  • Shiromani Akali Dal doesn't fit the previously mentioned requirements.
  • Because it only has an impact in Punjab and not in any other state. It is recognized as a regional party by the Election Commission.
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Chapter 2.3: Political Parties - Exercise [Page 90]
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