Independent
Independent (IND) 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
IND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 / 403 | 0.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 2012 | 6 / 404 | 1.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 2007 | 9 / 406 | 2.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 2002 | 16 / 406 | 3.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1996 | 13 / 424 | 3.1% | OPPOSITION |
| 1993 | 8 / 423 | 1.9% | OPPOSITION |
| 1991 | 7 / 421 | 1.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 1989 | 40 / 425 | 9.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 1985 | 23 / 425 | 5.4% | OPPOSITION |
| 1980 | 17 / 427 | 4.0% | OPPOSITION |
| 1977 | 16 / 425 | 3.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1974 | 5 / 424 | 1.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1969 | 18 / 425 | 4.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 37 / 427 | 8.7% | OPPOSITION |
| 1962 | 31 / 430 | 7.2% | OPPOSITION |
IND Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies IND has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunda | Pratapgarh | 6 | 1993, 1996, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 | +1,03,647 |
| Shikohabad | Firozabad | 5 | 1962, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2007 | +17,973 |
| Chandpur | Bijnor | 4 | 1962, 1967, 1993, 1996 | +13,933 |
| Allahabad West | Allahabad | 4 | 1969, 1989, 1991, 1993 | +9,317 |
| Muradnagar | Ghaziabad | 3 | 1967, 1989, 2007 | +3,020 |
| Mau | Mau | 3 | 1980, 2002, 2007 | +7,018 |
| Pipraich | Gorakhpur | 3 | 1993, 1996, 2002 | +22,235 |
| Nakur | Saharanpur | 3 | 1967, 1969, 1996 | +12,379 |
| Kaimganj | Farrukhabad | 3 | 1974, 1985, 1989 | +3,907 |
| Bhinga | Shravasti | 3 | 1980, 1985, 1989 | +19,095 |
Independent in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Independent is registered with the Election Commission of India as a independents. Since 1962, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 15 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 249 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 1989, winning 40 of 425 seats.
In the 2017 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, IND won 3 seats — down 3 seats from 2012, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Kunda in Pratapgarh district, won 6 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 IND is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did IND win in the last UP Assembly election?
Independent won 3 out of 403 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has IND ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Independent 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 IND's strongest constituency in UP?
Kunda in Pratapgarh district is IND's strongest seat, won 6 times (most recently in 2017).
Is IND a national or state party?
Independent is registered with the Election Commission of India as a Independents.