Election Commission De-Lists 474 Political Parties

The Election Commission has removed 474 registered unrecognised political parties from its list for not participating in elections over the past six years. This move follows an earlier decision in August to delist 334 such parties, bringing the total to 808 delisted parties in two months.

The Election Commission (EC) announced on Friday the removal of 474 registered unrecognised political parties from its official list for failing to comply with norms, including not participating in elections for the last six years.

This recent action follows the EC's earlier decision, made on August 9, to delist 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) in the first phase of a comprehensive exercise.

In total, 808 RUPPs have been de-listed over a two-month period, reducing their numbers from 2,520 to 2,046. Currently, there are six nationally recognised parties and 67 state parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)