7 states go to the polls in 2027 — Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh & Gujarat Goa's assembly term ends first, on 14 Feb 2027 Official dates will be announced by the Election Commission of India Join our Telegram & WhatsApp channels for live constituency alerts
Updated for the 2027 election cycle

Party Details — 2027 State Elections

A quick-reference guide to the national and regional parties contesting across the seven 2027 poll-bound states.

BJP

BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party

The Bharatiya Janata Party is the current ruling party at the Centre and governs most of the seven poll-bound states.

Active in: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat
INC

INC

Indian National Congress

India's oldest political party and the principal opposition force in several of the 2027 poll-bound states.

Active in: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat
AAP

AAP

Aam Aadmi Party

Aam Aadmi Party governs Punjab and is looking to expand its footprint in other 2027 poll-bound states.

Active in: Punjab, Goa, Gujarat
SP

SP

Samajwadi Party

A major regional party and the principal opposition in Uttar Pradesh.

Active in: Uttar Pradesh
BSP

BSP

Bahujan Samaj Party

A significant player in Uttar Pradesh politics with a strong traditional base.

Active in: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
SAD

SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal

Punjab's oldest regional party, historically representing Sikh and rural farming interests.

Active in: Punjab
NPP

NPP

National People's Party

A regional party active in Manipur and Goa, part of the NDA alliance in several north-eastern states.

Active in: Manipur
NPF

NPF

Naga People's Front

A regional party representing Naga interests, primarily active in the hill districts of Manipur.

Active in: Manipur
JD(U)

JD(U)

Janata Dal (United)

A national-level ally active in the Manipur assembly.

Active in: Manipur
MGP

MGP

Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party

A long-standing regional party in Goa representing sub-regional and Konkani interests.

Active in: Goa
GFP

GFP

Goa Forward Party

A Goa-based regional party focused on local governance and coastal issues.

Active in: Various states
RGP

RGP

Revolutionary Goans Party

A newer Goa-based regional outfit that made its assembly debut in 2022.

Active in: Various states

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