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Political Parties in India — Revision Notes
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Political Parties in India revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Types of Political Parties
- Political parties in India are classified into two main categories: National Parties and Regional Parties.
- A party is recognized as a National Party by the Election Commission of India (ECI) if it meets specific criteria related to vote share and representation across multiple states.
- Regional Parties operate mainly within one state or region and are recognized based on their performance in state or Lok Sabha elections.
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Major National Parties
- Indian National Congress (INC) is the oldest party, founded in 1885, with a secular and inclusive ideology.
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) originated from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951 and became a major national force after 1980.
- Communist Party of India (CPI) was founded in 1925 and later split in 1964 to form CPI(M).
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Major Regional Parties
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is a major party in Tamil Nadu, founded in 1949 by C.N. Annadurai.
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was founded in 1982 by N.T. Rama Rao and focuses on Telugu pride and welfare schemes.
- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) was formed in 2011 by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and governs Andhra Pradesh.
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Functions and Challenges of Political Parties
- Political parties contest elections, form governments, and provide opposition to ruling parties.
- They shape public opinion, formulate policies, and act as a link between people and government.
- Challenges include lack of internal democracy, dynastic politics, and growing influence of money and muscle power.
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