Which of the Following Statements About State Parties Is INCORRECT

Which of the following statements about state parties is INCORRECT?

A) They have largely determined the outcome of the last three elections.
B) Some are regional powerhouses and control state governments.
C) National parties have become dependent upon them to form coalition governments.
D) Although there are 28 Indian states, there are 40 officially recognized state parties.
E) Despite the rise in state parties, it has not deterred the government from acting decisively.