According to the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, a political party can be recognized as a national party if it satisfies any of the following three conditions:
If the party wins at least 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) from at least three different states in a general election.
If the party secures at least 6% of the total valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the Legislative Assembly.
If the party is recognized as a state party in at least four states