India, Aug. 12 -- The Election Commission of India (EC) on Monday said it has initiated the process of delisting another 476 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) for not meeting prescribed norms, including contesting at least one election in the past six years.

The announcement comes two days after the poll panel announced on Saturday that it has delisted 334 such RUPPs for not complying with electoral laws and related rules.

"As part of the second round of the exercise, another 476 RUPPs have been identified, which are from different states and UTs across the country. In order to ensure that no party is unduly delisted, the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the respective states and UTs have been directed to issue show-ca...