The 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a major shift in political power in India’s most populous state. The ruling Samajwadi Party, which had been in power since 2012, was defeated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP won a landslide victory, securing 312 out of the 403 seats in the state assembly. This article provides an overview of the election results and key takeaways.
Election Results Overview
The 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a total of 403 seats being contested by a total of 2,286 candidates. The BJP emerged as the clear winner, winning 312 seats with a vote share of 39.7%. The Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance managed to secure only 54 seats with a vote share of 23.3%, while the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) secured 19 seats with a vote share of 22.2%. Other parties such as the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and the Apna Dal won 9 and 2 seats respectively.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a major shift in political power in the state, with the BJP emerging as the clear winner.
- The BJP won 312 seats with a vote share of 39.7%, while the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance managed to secure only 54 seats with a vote share of 23.3%.
- The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) secured 19 seats with a vote share of 22.2%.
- Other parties such as the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and the Apna Dal won 9 and 2 seats respectively.
The 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a major shift in political power in India’s most populous state. The BJP emerged as the clear winner, securing 312 out of the 403 seats in the state assembly. This article provided an overview of the election results and key takeaways.
