ECI delists 334 registered unrecognised political parties
The Election Commission of India said on 9 August 2025 that it has delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) found non-compliant after verification of 345 such parties by state Chief Electoral Officers.
Summary
The Election Commission of India (ECI) delisted 334 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) on 9 August 2025 as part of an exercise to clean up the electoral system. In June 2025 the Commission had directed the Chief Electoral Officers of States and UTs to verify 345 RUPPs; 334 were found non-compliant and the remaining cases were sent back for reverification. Before the exercise there were 6 National Parties, 67 State Parties and 2,854 RUPPs, leaving 2,520 RUPPs after delisting. The delisted parties can no longer claim benefits under Sections 29B and 29C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 read with the Income Tax Act, 1961 and the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, and may appeal to the Commission within 30 days.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Aug 2025
- Delisted
- 334 RUPPs
- Verified
- 345 RUPPs (CEOs directed in June 2025)
- Registered before
- 6 National, 67 State parties, 2,854 RUPPs
- Remaining RUPPs
- 2,520
- Benefits lost
- Sections 29B and 29C of RP Act, 1951; Election Symbols Order, 1968
- Appeal
- To ECI within 30 days
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) did the Election Commission delist on 9 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 334
The ECI delisted 334 RUPPs that were found non-compliant.
Before the August 2025 delisting, how many State Parties were registered with the Election Commission of India?
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Correct answer: B — 67
The ECI said there were 6 National Parties, 67 State Parties and 2,854 RUPPs registered with it.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's delisting of RUPPs in August 2025: 1. Delisted parties lose benefits under Sections 29B and 29C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 2. A party aggrieved by the order can appeal to the Commission within 30 days. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Delisted parties cannot claim benefits under Sections 29B and 29C of the RP Act, 1951, and an aggrieved party may appeal to the Commission within 30 days of the order.