Agriculture, Sugarcane MSP & Irrigation
Sugarcane payment timeline mandates, free agricultural electricity, and minimum support prices.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Incumbent Government
- Free Tubewell Electricity: 100% waiver on electricity bills for private agricultural tubewells across the state.
- Record Sugarcane Clearance: Direct electronic transfers of sugarcane dues directly to farmers within 14 days, with sugar mill escrow accountability.
- PM-Kisan Top-up: Regular credit of state complementary welfare funds to over 2.6 crore registered cultivators.
Samajwadi Party (SP)
Key Platform
- Sugarcane SAP Hike: Statutory increase of Sugarcane State Advised Price (SAP) with mandatory interest penalties for delays exceeding 14 days.
- MSP for Dairy & Potato: State market intervention fund to procure potato, onion, and milk at guaranteed profit margins.
- Farmer Loan Relief: Institutional debt settlement commission for small and marginal landholders.
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
Western UP Charter
- Chaudhary Charan Singh Legacy: Mandatory mill purchase within 14 days; immediate reopening of closed cooperative sugar mills.
- Solar Tubewell Subsidy: 90% capital grant for PM-KUSUM solar agricultural pump installations.
- Kisan Pension: ₹3,000 monthly old-age pension for landless farm labourers aged 60+.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Opposition Charter
- Legal MSP Guarantee: Comprehensive statutory backing for C2+50% agricultural formula.
- Complete Debt Waiver: Comprehensive cooperative credit society loan waiver for small farmers.
- Subsidized Seeds & Fertilizers: Subsidized distribution through village-level primary societies.
Employment, Youth & Paper Leak Prevention
Government recruitment examination integrity, private sector industrial jobs, and education infrastructure.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Current Government
- Anti-Paper Leak Law 2024: Stringent statute imposing up to life imprisonment and ₹1 crore fine for recruitment examination solvers and syndicates.
- Mission Rozgar: Over 6.5 lakh government appointments made via transparent recruitment boards without interview discretion.
- ODOP & Industrial Corridors: Generating private manufacturing employment along Defence Corridor nodes (Aligarh, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi).
Samajwadi Party (SP)
Youth Charter
- Annual Recruitment Calendar: Fixed statutory dates for UPPSC and UPSSSC recruitment with guaranteed joining within 6 months.
- Restoration of Old Pension (OPS): Unconditional restoration of the non-contributory Old Pension Scheme for all state government teachers and staff.
- Free Laptops & Tablets: Statewide revival of merit-based digital device distribution for college students.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Sarvajan Platform
- Backlog Clearances: Special statewide recruitment drive to fill thousands of vacant reserved SC/ST/OBC quota posts across all departments.
- Permanent Government Jobs: Ending contractual and outsourcing models in essential municipal, educational, and medical staffing.
- Self-Employment Grants: Zero-interest collateral-free small business financing for rural artisans and youth.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Opposition Charter
- Bharti Vidhan: Job calendar with statutory compensation for candidates if examinations face cancellation.
- Free Travel for Examinees: Free government bus transit for all aspirants travelling to examination centers.
- Pariwar Samman: Apprenticeship rights ensuring 1-year paid internships for diploma and degree holders.
Social Justice, Caste Census & Representation
Caste census demands, sub-categorization of backward classes, and constitutional representation.
Samajwadi Party (SP)
PDA Charter
- PDA Formula: Centering political power on *Pichhde* (OBCs), *Dalit*, and *Alpasankhyak* (Minorities).
- State Caste Census: Commitment to conduct a comprehensive caste-based economic survey immediately upon forming government.
- Proportional Representation: Budget allocations and development schemes proportionate to demographic share (*Jiski Jitni Sankhya Bhaari*).
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Current Government
- Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Non-discriminatory universal delivery of central and state welfare benefits without appeasement.
- Sub-Categorization Review: Examining Justice Rohini and Raghavendra Kumar committee recommendations for equitable OBC quota distribution.
- Memorials & Heritage: Recognition of unsung heroes from backward and tribal communities (Maharaja Suheldev, Rani Durgavati).
Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP)
OBC Quota Stance
- Tri-Partite OBC Division: Division of 27% OBC reservation into Backward (7%), More Backward (9%), and Most Backward (11%) classes.
- Compulsory Uniform Education: Single curriculum policy ending disparity between English-medium private schools and government vernacular schools.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Babasaheb Vision
- Constitutional Reservation: Safeguarding existing reservation frameworks against dilution or sub-classification without census empirical data.
- Economic Parity: Land redistribution program granting 3 acres to landless Dalit and most-backward households.
Welfare, Free Electricity & Health Infrastructure
Domestic power subsidies, women cash transfers, Ayushman coverage, and hospital infrastructure.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Current Government
- Ayushman Bharat & Golden Cards: Free medical hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family covering over 10 crore citizens in UP.
- Kanya Sumangala Yojana: Progressive financial assistance of ₹25,000 for girl child from birth to graduation.
- One Medical College Per District: Operationalized or sanctioned government medical colleges in all 75 districts of UP.
Samajwadi Party (SP)
Key Platform
- 300 Units Free Power: 300 units of free domestic electricity every month for all domestic consumers.
- Samajwadi Mahila Pension: Direct monthly transfer of ₹1,500 to poor women heads of families.
- Free Ambulance 108/102 Expansion: Overhaul and fleet doubling of emergency medical response vehicles.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Opposition Charter
- Mahalaxmi Guarantee: Unconditional direct transfer of ₹8,500/month (₹1 lakh annually) to the senior woman of every poor household.
- Universal Health Right: Cashless medical treatment up to ₹25 lakh modeled on Rajasthan's Chiranjeevi scheme.
- Subsidized Gas Cylinders: Domestic LPG cylinder cap at ₹500 for ration card holders.
Law & Order, Police Governance & Urban Safety
Crime prevention strategies, police commissionerates, demolition policies, and judicial oversight.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Current Government
- Zero-Tolerance Crime Doctrine: Confiscation of illegal assets belonging to organized crime gangs under the UP Gangsters Act.
- Safe City Project: CCTV surveillance integration across all 17 municipal corporations with dedicated women police helpdesks.
- Police Commissionerate Expansion: Modern commissionerate policing system implemented across 7 major metro hubs.
Samajwadi Party (SP)
Key Platform
- Ending Selective Bulldozer Actions: Adhering strictly to Supreme Court directives on due process before any demolition or punitive administrative action.
- Citizen-Friendly Police: Modernizing Dial 112 system and ending custodial violations and fake encounter allegations.
- Community Harmony Committees: Multi-faith peace panels to prevent local tensions and promote communal amity.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Sarvajan Platform
- Impartial Rule of Law: Restoration of the celebrated 'Mayawati Governance Model' ensuring zero communal riots and uniform enforcement without bias.
- SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act: Strict, uncompromised registration and trial of cases involving atrocities against vulnerable communities.
UP 2027 Party Agenda Status Summary
Current status of election declarations and key political thrusts across all contesting parties.
| Party | Key Leader | Manifesto Status | Core Platform Slogan | Key Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | Yogi Adityanath | Sankalp Patra Active & Vision 2027 | Suraksha, Sushasan aur Vikas (Security, Good Governance, Growth) | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Samajwadi Party (SP) | Akhilesh Yadav | PDA Social Justice Charter | PDA — Pichhde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak Rights | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) | Mayawati | Sarvajan Hitay Policy Platform | Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | Ajay Rai | Nyay Patra Formulation | Hisaab Do, Nyay Do & Caste Census | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) | Jayant Chaudhary | Kisan & Western UP Agenda | Kisan Morcha, 14-Day Sugarcane Mandate | View Party Profile ➔ |
| Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) | Om Prakash Rajbhar | OBC Sub-Classification Charter | Samajik Nyay & Most-Backward Rights | View Party Profile ➔ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key policy questions regarding Uttar Pradesh 2027 election manifestos.
What is the primary difference on electricity policy in UP?
The ruling BJP has already waived power bills for private agricultural tubewells for farmers, whereas the Samajwadi Party has pledged 300 units of completely free domestic electricity for all households if elected to power.
What is the stance on government employment & OPS in UP?
Both the Samajwadi Party and Congress have made the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for state employees and teachers a central manifesto commitment, while the BJP emphasizes statutory anti-paper leak enforcement and merit-based recruitment via examination boards.
Why is the Caste Census central to UP 2027?
The Samajwadi Party and INDIA bloc parties have anchored their 2027 mobilization around the PDA (Pichhde, Dalit, Alpasankhyak) strategy, arguing that a state caste census is essential for equitable welfare distribution, which regional allies like SBSP also address through OBC quota sub-classification.