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Political Parties in India

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Political Parties in India

National PartiesRegional PartiesFunctions of Political PartiesParty Recognition CriteriaIdeologies and Policies

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