Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections, tracked here since 1967. See seats won by year, its strongest constituencies, and how it is tracking in live fan-vote sentiment ahead of the UP Election 2027.
Performance Over Years
BJS has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 3 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1967.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 61 / 424 | 14.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 1969 | 49 / 425 | 11.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 98 / 427 | 23.0% | OPPOSITION |
BJS Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies BJS has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (1974) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrauli | Aligarh | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1974 | +2,755 |
| Barkhera | Pilibhit | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1974 | +854 |
| Debai | Bulandshahr | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1974 | +782 |
| Sultanpur | Sultanpur | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1974 | +2,785 |
| Meerut | Meerut | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1974 | +9,439 |
| Sandila | Hardoi | 2 | 1967, 1974 | +5,973 |
| Ayodhya | Faizabad | 2 | 1967, 1974 | +283 |
| Dudhi | Sonbhadra | 2 | 1967, 1974 | +9,307 |
| Gonda | Gonda | 2 | 1969, 1974 | +2,974 |
| Bhinga | Shravasti | 2 | 1967, 1974 | +10,784 |
Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Bharatiya Jana Sangh is registered with the Election Commission of India as a local party. Since 1967, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 3 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 208 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 1967, winning 98 of 427 seats.
In the 1974 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, BJS won 61 seats — up 12 seats from 1969, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Atrauli in Aligarh district, won 3 times, most recently in 1974.
Candidate lists for the UP Election 2027 have not been announced yet; they are typically released in the months immediately before voting. This page updates automatically as new results and candidate data are added, and the seat history and stronghold tables above always reflect the latest confirmed results. Until nominations are out, the Fan Vote is the fastest way to see how BJS is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did BJS win in the last UP Assembly election?
Bharatiya Jana Sangh won 61 out of 424 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 1974 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has BJS ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Bharatiya Jana Sangh has not won a standalone seat majority in a Uttar Pradesh Assembly election on record; it has typically governed or contested as part of an alliance or as the opposition.
What is BJS's strongest constituency in UP?
Atrauli in Aligarh district is BJS's strongest seat, won 3 times (most recently in 1974).
Is BJS a national or state party?
Bharatiya Jana Sangh is registered with the Election Commission of India as a Local Party.