Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) 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
CPM has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 10 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1967.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 / 406 | 0.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 1996 | 4 / 424 | 0.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1993 | 1 / 423 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1991 | 1 / 421 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1989 | 2 / 425 | 0.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 1985 | 2 / 425 | 0.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 1977 | 1 / 425 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1974 | 2 / 424 | 0.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 1969 | 1 / 425 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 1 / 427 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
CPM Strongholds in UP
The 7 constituencies CPM has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (2002) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meja | Allahabad | 2 | 1996, 2002 | +11,291 |
| Mehnagar | Azamgarh | 2 | 1969, 1996 | +4,109 |
| Akbarpur | Ambedkar Nagar | 2 | 1985, 1989 | +4,068 |
| Jalalpur | Ambedkar Nagar | 2 | 1974, 1977 | +896 |
| Pharenda | Maharajganj | 1 | 1996 | +21,676 |
| Mainpuri | Mainpuri | 1 | 1974 | +5,566 |
| Amroha | Jyotiba Phule Nagar | 1 | 1967 | +5,243 |
Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Communist Party of India (Marxist) is registered with the Election Commission of India. Since 1967, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 10 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 17 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 1996, winning 4 of 424 seats.
In the 2002 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, CPM won 2 seats — down 2 seats from 1996, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Meja in Allahabad district, won 2 times, most recently in 2002.
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 CPM is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did CPM win in the last UP Assembly election?
Communist Party of India (Marxist) won 2 out of 406 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2002 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has CPM ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Communist Party of India (Marxist) 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 CPM's strongest constituency in UP?
Meja in Allahabad district is CPM's strongest seat, won 2 times (most recently in 2002).
Is CPM a national or state party?
Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s ECI party classification is not available on this site yet.