According to the Representation of the People Act of 1951, a political party can gain recognition as a State Party by fulfilling certain requirements. To be eligible, the party needs to achieve at least 3% of the overall seats in the State Legislative Assembly or secure a minimum of 1% of the valid votes in the state, as long as it wins at least one seat. Another way for a party to qualify is if any of its candidates garners 8% of the valid votes throughout the state. These criteria are set to ensure that only those parties with substantial backing are acknowledged, promoting a dynamic and vigorous political environment.