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Political Parties — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
Political Parties revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. Meaning and Features of Political Parties
- Political parties exist in all democratic systems.
- Political parties compete with each other only in a democracy.
- When people form organisations with the objective of achieving political power and participate in the electoral process, such organisations are called political parties.
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2. Changing Nature of the Party System in India
- After independence, Congress had a majority at the Centre and in most States.
- This period is called the Era of Single dominant party system.
- The Congress controlled Indian politics in the post-independence period.
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3. Recognition of National and Regional Parties
- The Election Commission prescribes conditions for recognition of national and regional parties.
- A party can be recognised as a national party by either of two alternative conditions.
- Condition one for a national party: minimum 6% valid votes in 4 or more States in earlier Loksabha or Assembly elections and minimum 4 members elected to Loksabha.
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4. Major National Parties in India
- Indian National Congress was established in 1885.
- At the time of its establishment, Congress was an all-comprehensive movement working for national independence.
- After independence, Congress emerged as the most dominant political party.
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