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

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Punjab

Total Seats	117
Majority	59

Party
Congress	18
AAP	92
Shiromani Akali Dal	3
BJP	2
Others	2

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Uttar Pradesh               

Total Seats	403
Majority	202

Party
BJP	255
Samajwadi Party	111
Bahujan Samaj Party	01
Congress	02
Others	34

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Manipur

Total Seats	60
Majority	31

Party
BJP	32
Congress	05
NPF	06
NPP	07
Others	11

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Goa                                   

Total Seats	40
Majority	21

Party
BJP	20
Congress	11
MAG	02
AAP	02
Others	05