Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 13 Apr 2022

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Election, 2022

Why in News?

• The results of the elections for 36 seats of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council were declared on April 12, 2022.

Key Points

• Out of 36 seats, 33 seats have been won by BJP, 1 by Jansatta Dal Democratic and 2 seats by independent candidates.
• The number/position of major political parties in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is as follows-
  
  • Bharatiya Janata Party- 66
  • Samajwadi Party- 17
  • BSP-4
• These recently concluded elections pertain to the local authority constituency. It is noteworthy that 1/3rd of the total members of the Legislative Council are elected by the local bodies, such as municipal and district boards, etc.