News Insights · August 10, 2025 · 1 minute read
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs) for failing to meet the mandatory condition of contesting at least one election within six consecutive years since 2019. Additionally, these parties’ offices could not be physically located.
Political parties in India are registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951. At present, India has 6 National Parties, 67 State Parties, and 2854 RUPPs registered with the ECI.
Reason for Delisting
According to ECI guidelines, if a political party does not contest elections continuously for six years, it is removed from the list of registered parties. At the time of registration, parties must submit details such as name, address, and office bearers, and promptly inform the ECI about any changes.
In June 2025, 345 RUPPs received show-cause notices and were given opportunities to respond. Of these, 334 were found non-compliant and later delisted. Consequently, the total number of RUPPs has reduced to 2520.
Impact of Delisting
The delisted parties will no longer be eligible for benefits under Section 29B and Section 29C of the RP Act, 1951, relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.
Any aggrieved party may appeal to the ECI within 30 days of the order. The move is part of the Commission’s ongoing strategy to clean up the electoral system.
Source: PIB
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