SP
INDIA
Samajwadi Party
Socialism, Secularism · Founded 1992
37
Lok Sabha
of 543
8
Rajya Sabha
of 245
0
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
Founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav, SP is the dominant party in UP after BJP. It champions OBC and minority interests under 'samajwad' (socialism). Under Akhilesh Yadav's leadership the party won 37 Lok Sabha seats in 2024 — its best LS performance in two decades.
Founded
1992
Alliance
INDIA
President
Akhilesh Yadav
HQ
Lucknow
Type
State / Regional Party
Ideology
Socialism, Secularism
Lok Sabha Performance
ECI data| Year | Seats | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37/ 543 | 9% |
| 2019 | 5/ 543 | — |
| 2014 | 5/ 543 | — |
| 2009 | 23/ 543 | — |
| 2004 | 36/ 543 | — |
| 1999 | 26/ 543 | — |
| 1996 | 17/ 543 | — |
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
37 / 543 seats
6.8% seat share
Key Facts
- Founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1992
- Ruled UP from 1993-95, 2000-02, 2003-07, and 2012-17
- 37 LS seats in 2024 — best performance in 20 years
- Core base: Yadav community and Muslim voters in UP
- Part of INDIA alliance opposing BJP nationally
States & UTs Currently Ruling (0)
Not currently ruling any state