Explained: How did Arvind Kejriwal's AAP win 'national party' status and Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose it?

The Election Commission of India recognised AAP as a national party and revoked the status of Trinamool, Nationalist Congress Party and the Communist Party of India. The three did not meet the criteria. What is defined as a national party in India and why is the tag coveted?

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