With the victory in Milkipur, the BJP and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have secured their eighth win in Uttar Pradesh by-elections within the last two and a half months. The NDA's success in eight out of 10 seats reinforces its dominance in state politics and signals continued public support for Yogi Adityanath's governance, law-and-order policies, and welfare schemes.

Political analyst Dr Rajeev Pandey sees these results as a decisive endorsement of the BJP's leadership in Uttar Pradesh. "The BJP has not just won these by-elections; it has dismantled the opposition's strongholds," he said. "A victory margin of over 1.44 lakh votes in Kunderki is not just a win- it is a statement. The electorate is clearly standing with Yogi Adityanath."

One of the most significant turnarounds happened in Katehari, where the BJP had struggled for over three decades. Dharmaraj Nishad's victory over SP's Shobhavati Verma by 34,514 votes marked a historic shift.

"Katehari has been a challenge for the BJP for years, but this result shows that Yogi Adityanath's governance model is breaking barriers," said political commentator Anil Verma. "The party is making inroads even in places where it had little influence before." The Kunderki seat, previously held by the SP, became a battleground after the sitting MLA was elected to Parliament. Yogi Adityanath personally campaigned to turn the tide, and BJP's Ramveer Singh Thakur delivered a crushing defeat to SP's Mohammad Rizwan by over 1.44 lakh votes. "This was a prestige battle," said senior journalist Pankaj Mishra. "For years, Kunderki was an SP bastion, but now the BJP has stamped its authority here."

In Milkipur, Chandra Bhanu Paswan's win by 61,710 votes further weakened the SP's grip. The constituency, once a swing seat, now appears to be solidly in BJP's camp. "This is the third time the BJP has won Milkipur. It's no longer a coincidence-it's a trend," said Dr Pandey. "The opposition must rethink its strategy if it hopes to challenge the BJP in 2027."

Apart from these key victories, the BJP also secured wins in Ghaziabad, Khair, Phulpur, and Majhawan, while its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) won Meerapur. The results, analysts say, set the stage for the 2027 assembly elections. "The message is clear-Uttar Pradesh voters prefer stability, strong leadership, and a party that delivers on its promises," said Verma. "The opposition has a lot of ground to cover before the next big election."