The BJP retains power in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Manipur, while Goa has bagged the highest number of seats

Editorial comments

  • Results of five State Assembly elections
  • Aam Admi Party (AAP) gives a clean sweep to Congress in Punjab. AAP wins with a majority

New Delhi – The results of the Assembly elections held in five States of the country were declared on 10th March after the counting of votes. The BJP has managed to retain power in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Manipur, while Goa has bagged the highest number of seats. The BJP is trying to re-establish power with the help of independents or other parties. In Punjab, the ruling Congress has suffered a blow and the Aam Aadmi Party has won with a majority. Therefore, for the first time after Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party’s Government will be formed in Punjab.

Uttarakhand             

Total seats 70
Majority 36
Party
BJP 47
Congress 19
AAP 00
BSP 02
Others 02

Punjab

Total Seats 117
Majority 59
  Party
Congress 18
AAP 92
Shiromani Akali Dal 3
BJP 2
Others 2

Uttar Pradesh               

Total Seats 403
Majority 202
Party
BJP 255
Samajwadi Party 111
Bahujan Samaj Party 01
Congress 02
Others 34

Manipur

Total Seats 60
Majority 31
Party
BJP 32
Congress 05
NPF 06
NPP 07
Others 11

Goa                                   

Total Seats 40
Majority 21
Party
BJP 20
Congress 11
MAG 02
AAP 02
Others 05