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BJP got national party status after winning just two seats: book
According to a new book reported by the New Indian Express, the BJP was granted national party status after the 1984 Lok Sabha elections despite winning only two seats. The book, released…
The Story in Brief
According to a new book reported by the New Indian Express, the BJP was granted national party status after the 1984 Lok Sabha elections despite winning only two seats. The book, released on July 16, says the Indian National Congress is the only party to have retained national party status continuously since 1952. The CPI lost its status after the 2024 polls.
The AAP and NPP were recognised as national parties after the 2024 elections. National party qualification criteria include securing 6% of valid votes in four or more states and winning at least four Lok Sabha seats, or other conditions.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy to assume the BJP has always been a dominant force, but this book shows it became a national party with just two seats in 1984. The Congress's unbroken run since 1952 puts its historical dominance in perspective. The criteria for national status are about geographic spread, not just numbers. A more honest debate would focus on whether these criteria still serve the democratic diversity of India.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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