A political party contested the Lok Sabha elections in a state. It received 3% of the total votes and won 12 seats out of 80 in the state assembly. Does this party qualify as a "state party" as per the Election Commission of India's criteria? Explain why or why not.

Step-by-step solution

1. Check the vote share: $3$ (minimum required).
2. Check seat share: $\frac{12}{80}\times 100=15$ (minimum required).
3. Both conditions are satisfied, so the party meets the criteria for a state party.

Concept tested: State party recognition criteria

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked