BJP Wins 15 MLC Seats but Loses Strongholds in Bihar, UP and Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies have won 15 of the 28 seats contested in Legislative Council elections across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, according to the results provided. Despite securing more than half of the seats, the BJP has faced scrutiny after losing several constituencies traditionally considered its strongholds.

The party won 12 seats, while its allies secured three. However, defeats in Patna, Darbhanga, Varanasi and Nagpur have drawn attention to its performance among graduate and teacher electorates.

The results have also given the opposition fresh political ammunition, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where the Samajwadi Party (SP) registered victories in several constituencies.

Bihar MLC Elections: BJP Loses Patna and Darbhanga

The BJP suffered setbacks in Bihar after losing the Patna Teachers’ constituency and the Darbhanga Graduates’ constituency.

In Patna, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Sanjeev Kumar defeated BJP leader Nawal Kishore Yadav, who had reportedly held the teachers’ seat for around 30 years.

The defeat in Darbhanga was another setback for the BJP. The party had fielded Sarvesh Kumar, who won the constituency in 2020 and became a member of the Legislative Council.

Bihar Election Results and Seat Distribution

According to the supplied figures, elections were held for eight Legislative Council seats in Bihar. The BJP won two seats, while the RJD and independent candidates secured two each. Jan Suraaj and the Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), won one seat apiece.

The BJP won in Koshi and Tirhut, while the JD(U) secured the Patna Graduates’ seat.

The losses in Patna and Darbhanga are politically significant because BJP national president Nitin Nabin is associated with Patna, while Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi comes from Darbhanga. JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha also has strong political links with Darbhanga.

Uttar Pradesh: BJP Loses Varanasi and Lucknow Seats

Uttar Pradesh recorded a mixed outcome for the BJP. The party won six of the 11 Legislative Council seats, while the Samajwadi Party secured five.

Despite retaining a majority of the contested seats, the BJP faced setbacks in constituencies including Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra and Prayagraj, according to the supplied account.

In Lucknow, SP candidate Kanti Patel won the Graduates’ constituency. The BJP also lost both seats in Varanasi, which is closely associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency.

Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP After Varanasi Results

SP president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP following its losses in Varanasi. In a social media post, he said the people of Varanasi had given the party a “double zero”, referring to the BJP-led government’s double-engine slogan.

The results provide the SP with an opportunity to challenge the BJP’s political position in parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, Legislative Council elections represent a different electorate from general elections and should not automatically be treated as a direct measure of wider public opinion.

Maharashtra: Congress Wins Nagpur Graduates’ Seat

The BJP also suffered a setback in Maharashtra, where elections were held for five Legislative Council seats.

According to the supplied figures, the INDIA opposition alliance won three seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured two.

The Congress victory in the Nagpur Graduates’ constituency attracted particular attention. Nagpur is the home city of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. It also houses the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The BJP’s defeat in Nagpur is notable because of the city’s political and organisational importance to the party. However, the BJP also lost the constituency in 2020, indicating that the latest result is not an isolated setback.

Karnataka MLC Elections: BJP-JD(S) Alliance Wins All Four Seats

Karnataka delivered a different outcome from the other states. The BJP won three of the four Legislative Council seats contested, while its ally, the Janata Dal (Secular), or JD(S), secured the remaining seat.

The ruling Congress failed to win any of the four seats, according to the supplied results.

The outcome represents a setback for Congress in these particular contests and a strong performance for the BJP-JD(S) alliance.

Why the MLC Results Matter for the BJP

The elections have highlighted the BJP’s mixed performance across different regions. Although the party and its allies secured 15 of the 28 seats, losses in constituencies associated with influential political leaders have intensified discussion about its electoral position.

Graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies have distinct electorates and local political dynamics. Their results can reflect concerns specific to education, employment, professional communities and regional leadership.

The defeats in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra will therefore be closely watched by political parties. At the same time, the BJP’s victories in other constituencies and its performance in Karnataka show that the overall outcome varies considerably from state to state.

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