474 registered unrecognised parties taken out of EC’s list, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• The Election Commission (EC) delisted 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) on September 18 for not contesting elections in the last six years.
• This action follows the de-listing of 334 RUPPs on August 9, bringing the total to 808 RUPPs delisted in the last two months.
• The EC's action is part of a strategy to clean up the electoral system.
• Currently, 2,046 RUPPs remain registered.

Detailed Insights:

• The de-listing was based on the RUPPs' non-contestation in elections conducted by the EC continuously for 6 years.
• Political parties are registered with the EC under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
• This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the electoral process.
• De-listing helps prevent misuse of the registration process and ensures that only active parties remain listed.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs): Newly registered parties that have not secured enough votes to be recognized as state or national parties.
• Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Provision under which political parties are registered with the Election Commission.
• Election Commission (EC): Constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.