Bahujan Samaj Party
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections, tracked here since 1989. 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
BSP has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 9 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1989.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 / 403 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 2017 | 19 / 403 | 4.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 2012 | 80 / 404 | 19.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 2007 | 208 / 406 | 51.2% | MAJORITY |
| 2002 | 100 / 406 | 24.6% | OPPOSITION |
| 1996 | 67 / 424 | 15.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1993 | 68 / 423 | 16.1% | OPPOSITION |
| 1991 | 12 / 421 | 2.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1989 | 13 / 425 | 3.1% | OPPOSITION |
BSP Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies BSP has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasra | Ballia | 6 | 1993, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022 | +6,583 |
| Katehari | Ambedkar Nagar | 5 | 1993, 1996, 2002, 2007, 2017 | +6,287 |
| Akbarpur | Ambedkar Nagar | 5 | 1993, 1996, 2002, 2007, 2017 | +14,013 |
| Mubarakpur | Azamgarh | 5 | 1996, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 | +688 |
| Lalganj | Azamgarh | 5 | 1991, 1993, 2002, 2007, 2017 | +2,227 |
| Jalalpur | Ambedkar Nagar | 5 | 1989, 1991, 1993, 2007, 2017 | +13,030 |
| Madhogarh | Jalaun | 5 | 1989, 1993, 2002, 2007, 2012 | +21,352 |
| Sagri | Azamgarh | 4 | 1991, 1993, 2002, 2017 | +5,475 |
| Mau | Mau | 4 | 1989, 1993, 1996, 2017 | +8,698 |
| Naraini | Banda | 4 | 1996, 2002, 2007, 2012 | +4,757 |
Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Bahujan Samaj Party is registered with the Election Commission of India as a state-based party. Since 1989, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 9 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 568 seats in total and a standalone majority 1 time. Its best result on record was 2007, winning 208 of 406 seats.
In the 2022 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, BSP won 1 seats — down 18 seats from 2017, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Rasra in Ballia district, won 6 times, most recently in 2022.
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 BSP is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did BSP win in the last UP Assembly election?
Bahujan Samaj Party won 1 out of 403 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has BSP ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Bahujan Samaj Party has won a seat majority in 1 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election since 1989.
What is BSP's strongest constituency in UP?
Rasra in Ballia district is BSP's strongest seat, won 6 times (most recently in 2022).
Is BSP a national or state party?
Bahujan Samaj Party is registered with the Election Commission of India as a State-based Party.