By | Arvind Jadhav
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made a significant move by deregistering 334 unrecognized political parties from the electoral list. This decision affects nine parties from Maharashtra, which have lost their registration due to failure to participate in elections for six consecutive years and not having a registered address.
Reasons Behind the Decision
According to Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, political parties are required to contest elections at least once within five years of registration. The deregistered parties will no longer be entitled to electoral benefits, including reserved party symbols, income tax exemptions, and special campaign facilities. This move aims to ensure transparency and active participation in the electoral process.
Impact on Deregistered Parties
The parties that have been deregistered can appeal against the decision within 30 days. Currently, India has six national parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as well as 67 regional parties active in various states across the country.
Nine deregistered parties from Maharashtra.
1. Awami Vikas Party
2. Bahujan Rayat Party
3. Bharatiya Sangram Parishad
4. Bharatiya Milan Party
5. Navbharat Democratic Party
6. Nav bahujan Samaj Parivartan Party
7. Jan Rakshak Dal
8. Bharatiya Lok Party
9. Yuva Shakti Sangathan
