BSP, CPI and NCP will get to retain their national party status for now, with the Election Commission amending norms to allow for review of a political party’s recognition after two consecutive polls rather than the prevailing five-year assessments. Read more: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BSP-CPI-NCP-get-to-retain-national-status-for-now/articleshow/53819419.cms