2014 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh

The 2014 Indian general election in Uttar Pradesh was a pivotal event in the political landscape of India, held between April 10 and May 12, 2014. As part of the larger national election, Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state, contributed 80 parliamentary seats, making it a crucial battleground for political parties. The elections saw a significant contest primarily between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress, and the Samajwadi Party, along with regional players like the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). The BJP emerged victorious, securing 73 seats, underlining a major shift in voter sentiment. This election marked the rise of Narendra Modi as a prominent political figure and set the stage for his eventual premiership.