New Delhi, May 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has witnessed a dramatic expansion of its legislative footprint across India over the past decade, with its total number of MLAs rising from 773 in September 2013 to 1,798 in May 2026, according to Election Commission data. The surge reflects the party’s sustained electoral gains under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The data highlights how the BJP has consolidated its traditional strongholds while simultaneously making inroads into regions where it previously had limited presence. In Uttar Pradesh, the party’s tally has grown from 47 MLAs in 2013 to 257 in 2026, underscoring its dominance in the Hindi heartland. Similarly, Madhya Pradesh saw an increase from 143 to 165, while Gujarat surged from 115 to 161. Maharashtra also recorded a sharp rise, with BJP’s numbers climbing from 46 to 131.

One of the most striking developments has been in the Northeast. In Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP’s MLA count jumped from just three in 2013 to 46 in 2026. Assam witnessed a meteoric rise from five to 82, while the party also expanded its presence in Manipur, Tripura, and Nagaland, reflecting its strategic push in the region.

Eastern India has emerged as another success story. In West Bengal, the BJP’s tally has skyrocketed from zero MLAs in 2013 to 199 in 2026, positioning the party to form its first government in the state. Odisha too has seen significant growth, with numbers rising from six to 79.

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Elsewhere, the BJP has strengthened its presence in Haryana (from four to 48), Delhi (from 23 to 48), and Karnataka (from 40 to 64). While there have been marginal declines or limited gains in states such as Bihar and Himachal Pradesh, the overall trajectory remains strongly upward.

Parallel to its legislative growth, the BJP’s executive footprint is also expanding. Following its victory in West Bengal, the party is expected to have Chief Ministers in 17 states. With five more states governed by NDA allies, the alliance now controls 22 out of 31 states and Union Territories with legislatures.

The widening footprint underscores the BJP’s blend of organizational depth, calibrated electoral strategy, and leadership-centric campaigning, enabling it to expand across diverse political landscapes and cement its position as India’s most dominant political force.