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Two inactive political outfits in Mizoram face possible d)eregistration by ECI

Aizawl, June 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India’s ongoing scrutiny of dormant political outfits has placed two Mizoram-based registered unrecognised political parties at risk of being struck off the rolls, state election department officials said today.
Out of the four Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) listed from Mizoram—Mizoram People's Conference (MPC), Hmar People's Convention (HPC), Mara Democratic Front (MDF), and the People’s Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram (PRISM) — two have failed to establish their operational status.
Election officials confirmed that MDF and PRISM could not be located or verified during the most recent compliance review, putting them at the risk of losing their registration.
The review comes in the wake of a major clean-up drive initiated by the ECI under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and fellow Election Commissioners Dr. Sukbhir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi. A press statement issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Mizoram noted that the ECI has identified 345 RUPPs across various states and Union Territories for non-compliance.
These parties have neither participated in any election — Lok Sabha or state assemblies — since 2019, nor maintained valid office addresses.
The Election Commission, through a nationwide verification effort, found that a significant number of the over 2,800 RUPPs on its records are no longer functioning as political entities. Many have not only failed to contest elections but also appear to lack physical presence or organisational structure.
To ensure procedural fairness, the ECI has directed Chief Electoral Officers of all states and UTs to issue show-cause notices to the 345 defaulting RUPPs. These parties have been given an opportunity to respond before any final action is taken. The commission will decide on deregistration following this phase of explanation and verification, the press note stated.
Under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, political parties—whether national, state or unrecognised—must register with the ECI in order to gain official status and qualify for various entitlements, including income tax exemptions. The press note added that only parties maintaining a minimal level of political activity and transparency should continue to enjoy these privileges.
In Mizoram’s context, the likely loss of registration by MDF and PRISM would mark the end of their official political journey, unless they can provide credible proof of continued activity. The ECI’s move signals a tightening of standards in India's electoral landscape, aiming to uphold a more accountable and streamlined political registry. UNI XC SSP
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