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State whether the following statement are true or false. Give reasons for your answer.Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.

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The above statement is False. 

The Election Commission of India recognises a political party as National or Regional party on the basis of specific criteria namely:

  • The number of seats secured in Parliament and Legislative Assembly or percentage of votes secured. 
  • Shiromani Akali Dal does not meet the criteria listed above.
  • As its influence is limited to the state of Punjab and not in any other state. 
  • The Election Commission has given recognition to it as regional party.


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