Swatantra Party
Swatantra Party (SWA) 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
SWA has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 4 of Uttar Pradesh’s recorded Assembly elections since 1962.
| Year | Seats Won | Seat Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 / 424 | 0.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1969 | 5 / 425 | 1.2% | OPPOSITION |
| 1967 | 12 / 427 | 2.8% | OPPOSITION |
| 1962 | 15 / 430 | 3.5% | OPPOSITION |
SWA Strongholds in UP
The 10 constituencies SWA has won most consistently across past elections.
| Constituency | District | Wins | Won in | Last Margin (1969) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karhal | Mainpuri | 3 | 1962, 1967, 1969 | +14,736 |
| Bah | Agra | 2 | 1969, 1974 | +18,609 |
| Thakurdwara | Moradabad | 2 | 1967, 1969 | +2,086 |
| Rampur | Rampur | 1 | 1967 | +33,419 |
| Shahabad | Hardoi | 1 | 1967 | +21,175 |
| Etah | Etah | 1 | 1967 | +3,068 |
| Suar Tanda | Rampur | 1 | 1967 | +22,970 |
| Mahadeva | Basti | 1 | 1967 | +766 |
| Bilaspur | Rampur | 1 | 1967 | +4,215 |
| Khair | Aligarh | 1 | 1962 | +7,310 |
Swatantra Party in Uttar Pradesh, Explained
Swatantra Party is registered with the Election Commission of India as a national party. Since 1962, it has won at least one Vidhan Sabha seat in 4 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, picking up 33 seats in total and a standalone majority 0 times. Its best result on record was 1962, winning 15 of 430 seats.
In the 1974 Assembly election, the party’s most recent contest, SWA won 1 seats — down 4 seats from 1969, finishing as part of the opposition in the current Assembly. Its strongest seat is Karhal in Mainpuri district, won 3 times, most recently in 1969.
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 SWA is perceived heading into 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats did SWA win in the last UP Assembly election?
Swatantra Party won 1 out of 424 Vidhan Sabha seats in the 1974 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, as part of the opposition.
Has SWA ever formed the government in Uttar Pradesh?
Swatantra Party 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 SWA's strongest constituency in UP?
Karhal in Mainpuri district is SWA's strongest seat, won 3 times (most recently in 1969).
Is SWA a national or state party?
Swatantra Party is registered with the Election Commission of India as a National Party.