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Politics
BJP Leads in UP MLC Polls, But Akhilesh Yadav's SP Gains Ground
✍️ NDTV
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:39 AM
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BJP is currently leading in the Uttar Pradesh MLC elections, but Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party is showing significant gains in the ongoing polls.
The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is shifting as results from the MLC elections begin to trickle in. Current data indicates that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is holding the lead in the contest for the Legislative Council seats.
However, the Samajwadi Party (SP), led by Akhilesh Yadav, is making a notable comeback in these elections. The party is gaining ground, narrowing the gap with the ruling party in several key constituencies.
This development is being closely watched by political analysts across the state. The SP's performance in the MLC polls is seen as a significant indicator of its strength ahead of future state-level elections.
While the BJP maintains its position at the top, the SP's upward trajectory suggests a competitive environment in the state's political arena. The final outcome will determine the balance of power in the upper house of the UP assembly.
However, the Samajwadi Party (SP), led by Akhilesh Yadav, is making a notable comeback in these elections. The party is gaining ground, narrowing the gap with the ruling party in several key constituencies.
This development is being closely watched by political analysts across the state. The SP's performance in the MLC polls is seen as a significant indicator of its strength ahead of future state-level elections.
While the BJP maintains its position at the top, the SP's upward trajectory suggests a competitive environment in the state's political arena. The final outcome will determine the balance of power in the upper house of the UP assembly.