The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was the first regional party to come to power in a state in India, when it won the 1967 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) has been in power in West Bengal for the longest period of time, from 1977 to 2011.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is known for its strong support for the rights of the Telugu-speaking people.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is a regional party known for its opposition to the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

The Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Gorkha people.

The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Bodoland people.

The Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Mizo people.

The Naga People's Front (NPF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Naga people.

The United Democratic Party (UDP) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Meghalaya people.

The People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Arunachal Pradesh people.

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Sikkim people.

The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Tripura people.

The Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Mizoram people.

The Naga People's Front (NPF) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Nagaland people.

The Manipur People's Party (MPP) is a regional party known for its support for the rights of the Manipur people.