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Politics
Uttarakhand: 17 Parties Deregistered
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🗓 05 Aug 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Election Commission has removed 17 parties in Uttarakhand for not participating in polls since 2019. This decision affects parties that failed to meet the required electoral participation criteria.
In a significant move, the Election Commission of India has deregistered 17 political parties in Uttarakhand. The reason behind this decision is the parties' failure to participate in any elections since 2019. According to the Election Commission's rules, parties must participate in elections to maintain their registration. The deregistration of these parties is a result of their inactivity in the electoral process. This move is expected to streamline the political landscape in Uttarakhand. The affected parties will no longer be recognized as registered political parties in the state.