EC removes 17 unrecognised parties from list of registered political parties in Uttarakhand
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
Uttarakhand's electoral authority has delisted 17 inactive political parties following a comprehensive administrative review. These organizations failed to participate in any elections since 2019 and maintained no verifiable headquarters. The deregistration marks the second phase of cleanup efforts, as six additional parties were previously removed under identical circumstances. This regulatory action targets dormant entities across major districts including Haridwar and Dehradun, enhancing electoral integrity through systematic verification protocols.
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EC removes 17 unrecognised parties from list of registered political parties in Uttarakhand
The Election Commission has removed seventeen unrecognised political parties from Uttarakhand's registered list. These parties did not contest elections after 2019 and had untraceable office addresses. Six other parties were previously removed by the poll body for similar reasons. This action impacts several parties registered in districts like Haridwar and Dehradun. The removal follows a physical verification process conducted by election officials.
