The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the delisting of 334 registered unrecognised political parties on Saturday, citing their failure to meet the mandatory requirement of contesting at least one election within six years since 2019. Additionally, the physical offices of these parties could not be located, raising concerns about their operational legitimacy.

The delisted parties span various states and Union Territories across India. This cleanup reduces the total number of registered unrecognised political parties from 2,854 to 2,520, according to the ECI. The move is part of an ongoing effort to maintain an accurate and active registry of political entities.

Currently, India’s political framework includes six national parties and 67 state parties, which continue to meet the ECI’s criteria for recognition. The delisting underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process, potentially reshaping the country’s political landscape by eliminating inactive or non-existent entities.

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