Political Parties
Explore the registered political parties in this dataset. View each party's profile, its strength in Parliament and the assemblies, financial reports and election performance.
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party is a major Indian political party and a recognized national party. It was founded in April 1980.
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)
A Maharashtra-based political party led by Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, formed after the 2022 split in Shiv Sena. It retains the Uddhav Thackeray-led political organisation and uses the Flaming Torch symbol.
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar is the Sharad Pawar-led political formation that emerged from the 2023 split in the Nationalist Congress Party. The Election Commission recognised the Sharad Pawar faction under the name Nationalist Congress Party–Sharadchandra Pawar and allotted it the 'Man Blowing Turha' symbol in 2024.
Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena is a major regional political party based in Maharashtra. It was founded by Bal Thackeray in 1966 and became a major force in Maharashtra politics. Following the 2022 split, the Election Commission of India recognised the Eknath Shinde-led group as Shiv Sena and allotted it the Bow and Arrow symbol.
Nationalist Congress Party
Nationalist Congress Party is the Ajit Pawar-led Maharashtra political party recognized by the Election Commission after the 2023 NCP split. It is led nationally by Sunetra Pawar since February 2026 and is part of the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.