Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress (INC) 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
INC has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 15 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1962.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 / 403 | 0.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 2017 | 7 / 403 | 1.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 2012 | 28 / 404 | 6.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 2007 | 22 / 406 | 5.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 2002 | 25 / 406 | 6.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1996 | 33 / 424 | 7.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1993 | 28 / 423 | 6.6% | OPPOSITION |
| 1991 | 46 / 421 | 10.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1989 | 94 / 425 | 22.1% | OPPOSITION |
| 1985 | 269 / 425 | 63.3% | MAJORITY |
| 1977 | 47 / 425 | 11.1% | OPPOSITION |
| 1974 | 215 / 424 | 50.7% | MAJORITY |
| 1969 | 211 / 425 | 49.6% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 200 / 427 | 46.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1962 | 249 / 430 | 57.9% | MAJORITY |
INC Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies INC has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Bareli | Rae Bareli | 9 | 1967, 1969, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2017 | +89,163 |
| Jagdishpur | Chhatrapathi Shahuji Maharaj Gar | 8 | 1962, 1974, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2002, 2007, 2012 | +5,397 |
| Bachhrawan | Rae Bareli | 8 | 1967, 1969, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2007 | +11,581 |
| Hardoi | Hardoi | 8 | 1962, 1969, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1996 | +22,010 |
| Nawabganj | Bareilly | 8 | 1962, 1962, 1974, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1996, 1996 | +9,462 |
| Rampur Khas | Pratapgarh | 7 | 1967, 1974, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022 | +14,741 |
| Mathura | Mathura | 7 | 1962, 1969, 1974, 1985, 2002, 2007, 2012 | +501 |
| Tiloi | Chhatrapathi Shahuji Maharaj Gar | 7 | 1967, 1974, 1977, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2012 | +2,710 |
| Amethi | Chhatrapathi Shahuji Maharaj Gar | 7 | 1962, 1974, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1996, 2007 | +12,424 |
| Sareni | Rae Bareli | 7 | 1962, 1967, 1969, 1974, 1977, 1989, 2007 | +23,329 |
Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Indian National Congress is registered with the Election Commission of India as a national party. Since 1962, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 15 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 1,476 seats in total and a standalone majority 3 times. Its best result on record was 1985, winning 269 of 425 seats.
In the 2022 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, INC won 2 seats — down 5 seats from 2017, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Rae Bareli in Rae Bareli district, won 9 times, most recently in 2017.
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 INC is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did INC win in the last UP Assembly election?
Indian National Congress won 2 out of 403 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has INC ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. Indian National Congress has won a seat majority in 3 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections since 1962.
What is INC's strongest constituency in UP?
Rae Bareli in Rae Bareli district is INC's strongest seat, won 9 times (most recently in 2017).
Is INC a national or state party?
Indian National Congress is registered with the Election Commission of India as a National Party.