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2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
The 2012 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held between February 8 and March 3, 2012, to elect the members of the 17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. This significant political event saw a total of 403 constituencies contested, marking a crucial moment in the state’s governance and political landscape. The election was marked by the emergence of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) as dominant forces. The SP, led by Akhilesh Yadav, won a decisive victory, securing 224 seats, while the BSP, led by Mayawati, faced substantial losses. This election was pivotal for Uttar Pradesh, shaping the political dynamics and social policies in the region for successive years.