Election Commission recognizes Aam Aadmi Party as a state party

Election Commission recognizes Aam Aadmi Party as a state party 

The Election Commission has recognised Aam Aadmi Party as a state party on the basis of its performance in the just-concluded Delhi Assembly polls. The recognition to AAP, which is in the process of deciding on whether to form its government in Delhi with Congress support, came last evening after it fulfilled the laid criterion in this regard.

As per laid norms, a party may be recognised by the Election Commission if it wins at least three per cent seats, subject to a minimum of three seats and at least six per cent of total valid votes. Broom has also been reserved as its symbol.

The AAP has far outperformed on this criterion in Delhi assembly polls where it won 28 seats in the 70-member House and took over 25 per cent vote share.