Rashtriya Lok Dal
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections, tracked here since 2002. 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
RLD has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 5 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 2002.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 / 403 | 2.0% | OPPOSITION |
| 2017 | 1 / 403 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 2012 | 9 / 404 | 2.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 2007 | 10 / 406 | 2.5% | OPPOSITION |
| 2002 | 14 / 406 | 3.4% | OPPOSITION |
RLD Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies RLD has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaprauli | Baghpat | 5 | 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022 | +29,508 |
| Sadabad | Mahamaya Nagar | 3 | 2002, 2007, 2022 | +6,437 |
| Thana Bhawan | Prabuddha Nagar | 2 | 2007, 2022 | +10,806 |
| Siwalkhas | Meerut | 2 | 2002, 2022 | +9,182 |
| Chhata | Mathura | 2 | 2002, 2012 | +14,594 |
| Iglas | Aligarh | 2 | 2007, 2012 | +8,193 |
| Khatauli | Muzaffarnagar | 2 | 2002, 2012 | +5,875 |
| Khair | Aligarh | 2 | 2007, 2012 | +38,774 |
| Baghpat | Baghpat | 2 | 2002, 2007 | +1,533 |
| Shamli | Prabuddha Nagar | 1 | 2022 | +7,107 |
Rashtriya Lok Dal in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Rashtriya Lok Dal is registered with the Election Commission of India as a state-based party. Since 2002, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 5 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 42 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 2002, winning 14 of 406 seats.
In the 2022 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, RLD won 8 seats — up 7 seats from 2017, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Chaprauli in Baghpat district, won 5 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 RLD is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did RLD win in the last UP Assembly election?
Rashtriya Lok Dal won 8 out of 403 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has RLD ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Rashtriya Lok Dal 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 RLD's strongest constituency in UP?
Chaprauli in Baghpat district is RLD's strongest seat, won 5 times (most recently in 2022).
Is RLD a national or state party?
Rashtriya Lok Dal is registered with the Election Commission of India as a State-based Party.