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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has announced the formation of political party named Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA)
A
Teesta Setalvad
B
Sunderlal Bahuguna
C
Medha Patkar
D
Irom Sharmila
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The party was founded in 2016 by Irom Sharmila, as a co-convener.

Detailed explanation-2: -The party wins 2 per cent of the seats in the Lok Sabha (as of 2014, 11 seats) from at least 3 different States; or. At a General Election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in four States and in addition it wins 4 Lok Sabha seats from any state or states; or.

Detailed explanation-3: -As per latest publication dated 23 September 2021 from Election Commission of India, the total number of parties registered was 2858, with 8 national parties, 54 state parties and 2796 unrecognised parties.

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