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The Election Commission mandates recognized political parties to conduct regular organizational elections and maintain records of membership as per the ______ Order, 1968.

  1. Political Parties Registration
  2. Election Symbols
  3. Conduct of Elections
  4. Representation of People

Answer: Election Symbols

Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968: Recognized parties must: (a) Conduct organizational elections periodically, (b) Maintain membership records, (c) Submit audited accounts to ECI, (d) Follow internal democratic procedures. Non-compliance can lead to derecognition. Aims to promote inner-party democracy, though enforcement remains challenging.

Topic Political Parties - Inner-Party Democracy
Exam Relevance Party internal democracy question for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams