In India, political parties are identified as right-wing or left-wing based on their beliefs and ideologies. The terms right-wing and left-wing originated during the French Revolution (1789-1799) where the supporters of the Monarchy were seated on the right hall of the National Assembly, and the anti-monarchy revolutionaries were seated on the left side of the hall.

Right-wing politics in India is centered around beliefs that certain social orders and hierarchies are inevitable and natural, with this belief being supported by conservative and nationalist elements. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a right-wing party in India with a more traditional approach.

Left-wing politics in India is centered around social equality, popular sovereignty, and national-determination. This kind of politics also associates itself closely with national liberation movements. The Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM), and others identify with left-wing socialist and communist concepts.

However, it is important to note that political parties in India cannot be clearly grouped as left-wing or right-wing, as they take differing stands on various issues. The terms left-wing and right-wing are used frequently in India, but they do not capture the complexity of the political landscape.