By whom are political parties in India recognised ?

The correct answer is the Election Commission of India.

• India has a multi-party system, where political parties are classified as National, state, or regional level parties.
• The status of the party is accorded by the Election Commission of India.

• Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
• The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
• Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

• ​Constitutional Provision
  • Mentioned Under Part - XV.
  • Related Articles lies between 324 to329.
• The Constitution provides ECI, the power of superintendence, direction & control of elections to
  • Parliament 
  • State legislature
  • The office of president of India 
  • The Office of the  vice-president of India