Define "recognition" of a political party by the Election Commission of India and state the minimum percentage of votes a party must obtain in a Lok Sabha election to be recognised as a state party.

Step-by-step solution

1. Explain that "recognition" is the formal status given by the Election Commission allowing a party certain privileges (e.g., reserved symbol).
2. State the specific quantitative condition for a state party: at least 6% of the total valid votes polled in a Lok Sabha election in that state.
3. Combine the definition and the numerical condition into one concise statement.

Concept tested: Party recognition criteria

Published 30 August 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked

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