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India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic with a multi-party system and a bicameral parliament.
General elections (Lok Sabha elections) are typically held every five years to elect members to the lower house of Parliament.
The two largest national parties are the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), alongside many significant regional parties.
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for administering elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the offices of President and Vice President.