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The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election were held between 11 February to 8 March 2017 for the 403 seats of the UP Vidhan Sabha. The entire election took place in 7 phases.

Assembly Election Results 2017

BJP+ - 324
SP+Congress - 54
BSP - 19
Others - 6

In the previous election in 2012, the Samajwadi Party (SP) won by a comfortable majority of 224 seats while the BSP was reduced to 80 seats in the last assembly elections held in 2012. The BJP and Congress got 47 and 28 seats respectively. The incumbent SP government under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav will complete its full term of five years in 2017.

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West Bengal poll outcome likely to trigger political churn in UP

May 06, 2026, 01:39 (IST)

BJP netas to camp in mandals tomobilise cadre for up elections

Apr 11, 2026, 01:39 (IST)

In poll season, all parties beckon Ambedkar as their own to win Dalit hearts and votes

Apr 17, 2026, 00:25 (IST)

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Bunnies, bears and gorillas liven up election campaign in Chennai

TNN / Apr 10, 2026, 01:27 (IST)

Election campaigns in Chennai are embracing theatrical tactics, featuring lookalikes, drum processions, and even animal costumes to captivate voters. While social media warriors disseminate digital content, seasoned politicians like MLA Dha Velu emphasize the enduring power of personal connections and extensive fieldwork. Senior leaders are also leveraging caravan campaigns for broader reach, adapting to evolving public engagement strategies.

On BJP central leadership’s cue,Yogi govt, state unit up teamwork

Apr 05, 2026, 05:11 (IST)

Find ways to ease the ongoing LPG crisis, Maya urges govt

Apr 01, 2026, 05:25 (IST)

Court acquits MLA Abhay Singh in double murder case

TNN / Apr 01, 2026, 04:50 (IST)

BJP goes for UP-like campaign blitzkrieg in poll-bound Bengal

Mar 15, 2026, 08:39 (IST)

RSS, BJP coordination meets back on table to ensure 3rd term for BJP govt

Mar 06, 2026, 04:38 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh: 2.4 crore names dropped in poll rolls since SIR announced

TNN / Mar 08, 2026, 06:43 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh's voter count is approaching 13 crore. A voter roll revision exercise is nearing completion. Notices were issued and hearings held for millions of voters. Many names were removed due to migration or other reasons. Thousands of applications for corrections and updates were also processed. The final electoral roll will be published soon.

2.4 crore names dropped from UP poll rolls since SIR announcement; 3.3 crore issued notices for verification

TNN / Mar 08, 2026, 06:38 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh's voter count is nearing 13 crore following a surge in new applications during the 2026 voter roll revision. Despite over 3.26 crore notices issued for verification, the final electoral roll is set for publication on April 10. Deletions, primarily due to migration and self-initiation, have also been processed.

Court cancels election of corporator; asks LMC to administer oath to runner-up

TNN / Mar 10, 2026, 09:29 (IST)

SP in talks with I-PAC for UP polls drive; agency begins groundwork in select constituencies

TNN / Feb 27, 2026, 08:21 (IST)

Samajwadi Party is reportedly in talks with political consultancy firm I-PAC to design its campaign for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. The agency has begun preliminary groundwork in select constituencies, preparing a sample campaign for presentation to party leadership. I-PAC, previously managed by Prashant Kishor, is currently handling the Trinamool Congress campaign in West Bengal.

Kalraj slams heckling of seer’s disciples

Feb 21, 2026, 09:20 (IST)

Fake news of BSP’s tie-up for UP polls being spread: Mayawati

Feb 18, 2026, 23:20 (IST)

Adityanath aunches BJP manifesto campaign ‘UP Number 1’

TNN / Dec 15, 2021, 22:53 (IST)

NCP to contest up elections in alliance with SP

Jan 13, 2022, 15:38 (IST)

UP election 2022: Muslims mistaken in voting for SP, Mayawati says in analysis of BSP's poor showing

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2022, 12:33 (IST)

Priyanka Gandhi’s rising popularity has scared ruling party: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

TNN / Oct 27, 2021, 04:59 (IST)

On his fourth visit to UP, chief minister of Chhattisgarh and Congress party observer for up elections Bhupesh Baghel shared that Congress and Priyanka Gandhi were the only hope for UP as all other players were silent on problems and challenges being faced by people. He spoke to Shailvee Sharda & Neha Lalchandani.

UP election result: SP-Congress tussle benefits BJP in Lucknow Central seat

TNN / Mar 11, 2017, 21:27 (IST)

Was it a Modi wave or the SP-Cong tussle which led to thumping success of turncoat and BJP candidate Brajesh Pathak from Lucknow Central seat? SP candidate Ravidas Mehrotra who lost to Pathak by 5094 votes blamed his defeat to their alliance partner Congress.