MLC Election Results: BJP Faces Opposition Offensive as SP Claims Momentum Ahead of 2027 UP Polls

The brief

The results of the 28 Legislative Council seats across four states have triggered a fresh political battle, with opposition parties targeting the BJP over its defeats in several high-profile constituencies. In Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has improved its performance, winning five of the 11 MLC seats, while the BJP has retained six. The final Varanasi Graduate result was still awaiting formal announcement in th…