- Statement (i) is "it secures 6% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned". - Statement (ii) is "it wins 2 Assembly seats at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned". - One of the key criteria for recognition as a State Party by the ECI is securing 6% of the total valid votes in a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state AND winning at least 2 seats in that Assembly election. - Option C states "Only (i) and (ii)", which corresponds to this specific criterion.