The political parties have to register themselves with the Election Commission.

a. The commission treats every party equally.

b. It gives the parties a specific symbol.

c. The EC has made norms like the minimum number of votes the party has to secure in the assembly election in order to get the status of a recognized party.

d. A party has to get minimum 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or state assembly elections in four states and win atleast 4 seats in the Lok Sabha, is recognized as a national party.