Question

What are regional parties called?

Hint:

Remember the label: State Party = regional party recognised by the Election Commission of India.

Answer 1

A \textit{State Party} operates mainly within one state or a small region, championing local identity, language and development concerns. The Election Commission recognises a party as a State Party under the Election Symbols Order, 1968, when it meets vote or seat thresholds in that state; recognition grants reserved symbol and other privileges (≈52 words).