Five Jharkhand parties lose recognition in Election Commission crackdown

Ranchi, Aug. 9 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has cancelled the recognition of 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) across the country, including five from Jharkhand.

The move follows a nationwide compliance review under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Income Tax Act, and the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968.

In Jharkhand, the parties removed from the register are Bharat Vikas Morcha of Deoghar, Bharatiya Janmukti Party and Manav Mukti Morcha of Palamu, Navjawan Sangharsh Morcha of Garhwa, and Rashtriya Mazdoor Kisan Prajatantrik Party of Ranchi.

The action followed an inquiry by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), who identified seven RUPPs with no traceable add...