2007 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 2007 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh from February 8 to March 3, 2007, to elect 403 members of the Legislative Assembly. This election marked a significant political contest between major parties, including the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Indian National Congress (INC). The BSP, led by Mayawati, emerged victorious, securing a historic majority with 206 seats, thereby forming the government with Mayawati becoming the Chief Minister. The election was characterized by high voter turnout and issues such as caste dynamics and development. The results reshaped the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the influence of Dalit and backward class voters in state politics.