`MLC Election Results 2026: BJP Wins 13 Seats as Samajwadi Party Gains in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, October 29, 2026: The latest Legislative Council (MLC) election results have delivered a mixed political verdict, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 13 of the 28 seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. While the BJP maintained its overall position, the Samajwadi Party (SP) strengthened its presence in Uttar Pradesh, and opposition parties secured notable victories in several key constituencies.

The elections were held on October 23, with counting extending into October 28 amid delays, protests and allegations of irregularities. The results have drawn attention because they come ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and other important political contests. The BJP faced setbacks in constituencies such as Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Patna in Bihar, while Congress registered a significant victory in Maharashtra's Nagpur graduates' constituency.



BJP Wins 13 Seats Across Four States

The BJP emerged as the largest individual winner in the latest MLC elections, securing 13 of the 28 seats. However, the results also highlighted the challenges facing the party in certain constituencies where opposition candidates performed strongly.

The elections covered graduate and teacher constituencies across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Unlike direct elections to state legislative assemblies, these contests involve specific electorates, including registered graduates and teachers, depending on the constituency.

The results therefore provide insight into political support among these voter groups, but they should not be treated as a definitive prediction of the outcome of upcoming Assembly elections.

The BJP's performance was particularly mixed in Uttar Pradesh, where it retained six seats but lost ground in important constituencies. Meanwhile, opposition parties gained opportunities to strengthen their political position ahead of future electoral battles.



Uttar Pradesh MLC Results: BJP and SP Finish 6–5

Uttar Pradesh emerged as one of the most closely watched battlegrounds, with the BJP winning six of the 11 Legislative Council seats and the Samajwadi Party securing five.

The BJP maintained its tally of six seats from the previous election, while the SP increased its representation from three seats in 2020 to five in the latest contest. The result gives the opposition party a boost several months before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

The BJP won the Meerut graduates' and teachers' constituencies, the Bareilly-Moradabad teachers' seat, the Lucknow teachers' seat, the Agra graduates' seat and the Gorakhpur-Faizabad teachers' seat.

The SP, meanwhile, won the Varanasi graduates' and teachers' constituencies, the Lucknow graduates' seat, the Allahabad-Jhansi graduates' seat and the Agra teachers' seat.

The outcome demonstrates that the BJP remains competitive across the state, but the SP has managed to expand its influence among graduate and teacher voters.



Varanasi Setback Raises Questions for the BJP

One of the most significant developments came from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency.

The Samajwadi Party retained the Varanasi teachers' seat and won the graduates' constituency, delivering a setback to the BJP in a politically important region. The outcome attracted attention because the BJP had hoped to demonstrate stronger support ahead of the next Assembly elections.

The results also highlighted the SP's ability to consolidate support in selected constituencies despite the BJP maintaining a higher overall seat tally in Uttar Pradesh.

SP president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP following the results, presenting the party's performance as evidence of growing opposition strength.

However, MLC elections involve a narrower electorate than general or Assembly elections. The Varanasi outcome is politically significant, but its implications for the wider electorate will become clearer only through subsequent electoral contests.







Bihar Results: BJP Wins Three Seats as RJD Scores in Patna

Bihar produced another mixed verdict, with the BJP winning three of the eight contested seats. Its National Democratic Alliance partner, Janata Dal (United), won one seat, while the Rashtriya Janata Dal secured one. The Jan Suraaj Party also won a seat, and independent candidates captured the remaining two.

The most notable setback for the BJP came in the Patna teachers' constituency, where RJD candidate Sanjeev Kumar defeated BJP veteran Nawal Kishore Yadav. Yadav had held the seat for five consecutive terms, making the defeat a significant development in the state's political landscape.

The result highlighted the competitiveness of the teachers' constituency and demonstrated that established political strongholds can face challenges even when a party retains victories elsewhere.

The Jan Suraaj Party's victory in the Darbhanga teachers' constituency was another important development. Its candidate, Suresh Prasad Rai, defeated Congress leader Madan Mohan Jha, giving the party representation in Bihar's Legislative Council.

Together, the results point to a fragmented political landscape in Bihar, where established parties and newer political entrants are competing for influence.



Maharashtra: Congress Victory in Nagpur Deals Blow to BJP

Maharashtra also witnessed an important opposition victory, with Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari defeating BJP's Sudhakar Kohale in the Nagpur graduates' constituency.

The result was particularly notable because Nagpur is associated with senior BJP leaders and is home to the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Congress and its Maha Vikas Aghadi partners secured three of the five contested seats in Maharashtra, while the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won two.

The Nagpur result demonstrated that the BJP could face resistance even in constituencies regarded as politically favourable to the party. It also gave Congress an opportunity to highlight its electoral performance in a high-profile contest.

Nevertheless, the results should be interpreted within the context of the specific electorate and constituency rather than as a direct indication of statewide voting preferences.



Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) Outperform Congress

Karnataka delivered a difficult result for the ruling Congress party, which failed to win any of the four Legislative Council seats contested in the state.

The BJP retained three seats, while its regional ally, Janata Dal (Secular), won the Bengaluru teachers' constituency.

The outcome provided a boost to the BJP and JD(S), both of which portrayed the results as evidence of continued support among graduate and teacher voters.

For Congress, the results raised questions about its performance in these constituencies and its ability to consolidate support among the electorate that participates in Legislative Council elections.

However, the result does not automatically translate into a broader statewide political shift. The Assembly election outcome will depend on a much larger electorate and a wider range of local and state-level issues.



What the MLC Results Mean for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

The Uttar Pradesh results are likely to attract particular attention because the state is scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027.

The BJP will be looking to maintain its governing position, while the Samajwadi Party is seeking to strengthen its challenge and expand its political support.

The SP's increase from three MLC seats in the previous election to five in the latest contest provides the party with a positive result to highlight. Its victories in Varanasi and Lucknow's graduates' constituency are especially significant because of the political attention surrounding those seats.

For the BJP, retaining six seats demonstrates that it remains a major force in these constituencies. However, its setbacks in Varanasi and the close contest in Gorakhpur-Faizabad indicate that the party cannot take every seat for granted.

The MLC results will therefore become part of the political debate ahead of 2027, although the Assembly elections will involve different constituencies, a much larger electorate and a wider range of campaign issues.



Conclusion

The 2026 MLC election results have delivered a mixed verdict across four states. The BJP won 13 of the 28 contested seats, while the Samajwadi Party strengthened its position in Uttar Pradesh by winning five of the state's 11 seats.

The SP's victories in Varanasi and Lucknow, the RJD's win in Patna and Congress's victory in Nagpur emerged as important setbacks for the BJP and its allies. At the same time, the BJP retained six seats in Uttar Pradesh and performed strongly in Karnataka.

The results highlight the continuing competition between the BJP and opposition parties, as well as the influence of regional political forces. With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approaching in 2027, political parties are likely to examine these results closely as they prepare their strategies for the next major electoral contest.



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