State the conditions as laid down by the Election Commission to recognize a ‘state party’ and ‘national party’. -SST 10th

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The difference between a state and a national party can be identified as follows:  (i) In a state party, the party members aim to highlight the regional interests. On the other hand, a national party gives due importance to national interests.  (ii) A state party can contest in elections only in a particular state, whereas a national party can contest in elections all across the country.  (iii) Example: BJP and Congress are national parties, whereas Akali Dal and Trinamool Congress are state level parties.

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