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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election

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Elections 2027
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Bheem + MIM: Why UP's third front could sting SP, Congress, not BJP

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kansi Ram)'s Chandrashekhar Azad have joined hands before the UP polls, saying that they intended to stop the BJP from returning to power in the state. But the alliance could hurt the SP-Congress combine more than the BJP-led NDA.

The new Owaisi-Azad alliance could dent the Akhilesh Yadav-led INDIA bloc's Muslim-Dalit vote base in western Uttar Pradesh and Purvanchal. (File/ AI-edit)
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PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead BJP's campaign in UP ahead of 2027 polls

The BJP has chalked out an initial plan under which PM Modi will address election rallies in every divisional headquarters across Uttar Pradesh. The party intends to organise these rallies at the divisional level to reach voters across different regions and take its campaign to all parts of the state.

परिसीमन बिल पर बहुमत कैसे जुटाएगी एनडीए. (Photo: PTI)
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FAQ's

When is the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2027 expected to be held?
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election is expected to be held in February-March 2027, although the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not yet announced the official poll schedule.
How many Assembly seats are there in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has 403 Assembly constituencies, making it the largest state legislature in India. Of these, 84 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 2 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs).
What is the majority mark in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly?
A political party or alliance must win 202 seats to secure a simple majority and form the government in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Who are the main contenders in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2027?
The primary contest is expected between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Samajwadi Party-led INDIA bloc. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is also expected to play an important role.
Who is leading the BJP campaign in Uttar Pradesh?
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to remain the BJP's principal face for the 2027 Assembly election, supported by the party's national leadership.
How many phases is the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election likely to have?
The Election Commission has not announced the polling schedule. However, the election is expected to be conducted in multiple phases, similar to the seven-phase polling held in 2022.
Who conducts the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting free and fair Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, including announcing the election schedule, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct and declaring results.
Who can vote in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election?
Any Indian citizen aged 18 years or above whose name appears on the electoral roll of Uttar Pradesh is eligible to vote in the Assembly election.
How many polling stations are expected in the 2027 election?
The final number of polling stations will be announced by the Election Commission. In the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, voting was conducted at more than 1.74 lakh polling stations across the state.
Why is the Uttar Pradesh election important for national politics?
Uttar Pradesh sends 80 Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Lok Sabha, the highest among all states. Political success in the state often influences national politics and shapes the country's political landscape.
What were the results of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election?
The BJP-led NDA won 273 of the 403 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark. The Samajwadi Party emerged as the principal opposition, while the BSP and Congress recorded poor performances.
What was the voter turnout in the 2022 UP Assembly polls?
The 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election recorded a voter turnout of 61.03%, with more than 151 million eligible voters.
How many seats did the BJP-led NDA win in 2022?
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured 273 seats, allowing Yogi Adityanath to return as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.
Which regions are politically crucial in the Uttar Pradesh election?
Key electoral battlegrounds include Western Uttar Pradesh, Awadh, Bundelkhand, Rohilkhand, Kashi (Varanasi region), Purvanchal, Braj and the Doab. Each region has distinct caste dynamics, economic issues and voting patterns that influence the overall outcome.

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election is expected to be held in February-March 2027 to elect all 403 members of the state's Legislative Assembly, although the Election Commission is yet to announce the schedule. Like the 2022 election, polling is likely to be conducted in multiple phases across the state.

The contest is expected to be a direct battle between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the opposition INDIA bloc led by the Samajwadi Party (SP) under Akhilesh Yadav. The SP and Congress are working on a seat-sharing arrangement, with the Samajwadi Party likely to contest most seats while allocating around 60-80 constituencies to Congress. Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is expected to remain a key player, making the contest triangular in several seats.

Uttar Pradesh has 403 Assembly seats, including 84 reserved for Scheduled Castes and two for Scheduled Tribes. The majority mark is 202. The election spans all 75 districts and 80 Lok Sabha constituencies, making it India's largest Assembly poll.

The 2022 election was held in seven phases between February 10 and March 7. The BJP-led NDA won 273 seats with a vote turnout of 61.03%, while the SP emerged as the principal opposition. The victory was historic as the BJP became the first party since 1985 to return to power with a full majority after completing a full five-year term.