Published: 18 September 2025DD NewsPolitics
Election Commission De-Lists 474 Unrecognised Political Parties for Violating Norms
The Election Commission of India de-listed 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) on September 18, 2025, for failing to contest any elections in the past six years since 2019. This follows the first phase on August 9 when 334 parties were de-listed, bringing the total to 808 parties removed in two months.
The de-listed parties include 121 from Uttar Pradesh, 44 from Maharashtra, 42 from Tamil Nadu, 40 from Delhi, 21 from Punjab, and 12 from Jammu & Kashmir. The total number of RUPPs has dropped from 2,520 to 2,046. Additionally, 359 parties face action for not submitting Annual Audited Accounts for three consecutive fiscal years. This is part of ECI's broader electoral clean-up drive to ensure transparency.
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The Election Commission de-listed 474 RUPPs on 18 September 2025 for failing to contest polls since 2019, taking total removals to 808 across two months and reducing RUPPs from 2,520 to 2,046. Additionally 359 parties face action for non-submission of Annual Audited Accounts, strengthening electoral transparency and accountability.
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Why did the Election Commission de-list 474 unrecognised political parties?
**Election Commission de-listed 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) on September 19, 2025, for not contesting any elections since 2019**. Parties were de-listed for **violating electoral norms** including non-filing of returns and misuse of election symbols.
How many parties did the Election Commission de-list in 2025?
**474 unrecognised political parties** were de-listed by the Election Commission in 2025. **Total 808 parties removed in two phases (334 in first phase on August 9 + 474 in second phase)**.
What norms must political parties follow to retain ECI registration?
**Total RUPPs reduced from 2,520 to 2,046; highest de-listings from UP (121), Maharashtra (44), Tamil Nadu (42), Delhi (40)**. Filing annual returns, contesting elections, and maintaining audited accounts are mandatory.
What is the difference between recognised and unrecognised political parties in India?
**Recognised parties receive reserved election symbols and other privileges** from the Election Commission. **359 additional parties face action for not submitting Annual Audited Accounts for three consecutive fiscal years**.
What action can the Election Commission take against norm-violating parties?
**Part of ECI's broader electoral clean-up drive to ensure transparency**. ECI can de-register parties, freeze assets, and deny election symbols for non-compliance.
