National Political Parties
| Party | Abbreviation | General Secretary / President |
|---|---|---|
| Nationalist Congress Party | NCP | Sharad Pawar |
| Indian National Congress | INC | Sonia Gandhi |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | BJP | Nitin Gadkari |
| Bahujan Samajwadi Party | BSP | Mayawati |
| Communist Party of India | CPI | Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | CPI(M) | Prakash Karat |
Source: Election Commission of India
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