Communist Party of India
Communist Party of India (CPI) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections, tracked here since 1962. 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
CPI has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 11 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1962.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 / 424 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1993 | 3 / 423 | 0.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 1991 | 4 / 421 | 1.0% | OPPOSITION |
| 1989 | 6 / 425 | 1.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 1985 | 6 / 425 | 1.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 1980 | 7 / 427 | 1.6% | OPPOSITION |
| 1977 | 9 / 425 | 2.1% | OPPOSITION |
| 1974 | 16 / 424 | 3.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1969 | 4 / 425 | 0.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 13 / 427 | 3.0% | OPPOSITION |
| 1962 | 14 / 430 | 3.3% | OPPOSITION |
CPI Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies CPI has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (1993) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milkipur | Faizabad | 4 | 1977, 1980, 1985, 1993 | +775 |
| Mohammadabad | Ghazipur | 4 | 1985, 1989, 1991, 1993 | +13,572 |
| Naraini | Banda | 4 | 1974, 1977, 1985, 1989 | +7,149 |
| Mau | Mau | 3 | 1974, 1985, 1991 | +133 |
| Nawabganj | Bareilly | 3 | 1974, 1985, 1989 | +1,141 |
| Baberu | Banda | 3 | 1969, 1974, 1977 | +6,610 |
| Ghosi | Mau | 3 | 1962, 1967, 1974 | +4,851 |
| Ghazipur | Ghazipur | 2 | 1967, 1996 | +5,167 |
| Pharenda | Maharajganj | 2 | 1974, 1977 | +7,108 |
| Nanpara | Bahraich | 2 | 1974, 1977 | +993 |
Communist Party of India in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Communist Party of India is registered with the Election Commission of India as a state-based party. Since 1962, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 11 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 83 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 1974, winning 16 of 424 seats.
In the 1996 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, CPI won 1 seats — down 2 seats from 1993, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Milkipur in Faizabad district, won 4 times, most recently in 1993.
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 CPI is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did CPI win in the last UP Assembly election?
Communist Party of India won 1 out of 424 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 1996 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has CPI ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Communist Party of India 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 CPI's strongest constituency in UP?
Milkipur in Faizabad district is CPI's strongest seat, won 4 times (most recently in 1993).
Is CPI a national or state party?
Communist Party of India is registered with the Election Commission of India as a State-based Party.