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Which party is recognized as a 'State party' by the Election Commission of India?

The Election Commission of India recognizes a party as a State party when it satisfies the following criteria:


1. Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 2 seats in an Assembly General Election.


2. Secure at least 6% of the valid vote & win at least 1 seat in a Lok Sabha General Election.


3. Win at least 3% of the seats or at least 3 seats, whichever is more, in an Assembly General Election


4. Win at least 1 out of every 25 seats from a state in a Lok Sabha General Election


5. Secure at least 8% of the total valid vote in an Assembly or a Lok Sabha General Election.


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