'Look what happened in Bengal': Cong hits back after SP's 'only Akhilesh' pitch
A war of words has erupted between India's Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) over leadership in Uttar Pradesh against the BJP. SP MP Iqra Hasan claimed only Akhilesh Yadav could defeat BJP, prompting Congress leaders Imran Masood and Udit Raj to push back, citing past alliance successes and the Trinamool Congress's experience in Bengal.
Why it matters
This internal conflict among opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh highlights challenges in forming a united front against the ruling BJP, potentially impacting future election strategies and outcomes in a key Indian state.
NEW DELHI: The war of words between Congress and Samajwadi Party took a fresh turn over who will lead the fight against the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.The latest disagreement started after SP MP Iqra Hasan said Congress "can't achieve much on its own" and claimed that party chief Akhilesh Yadav was the only leader who could defeat the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. Congress leaders quickly pushed back.Congress MP Imran Masood said, "She (Iqra Hasan) also cannot do it alone. What is the problem with that? Iqra is our child. She is like our niece.""People from the Trinamool Congress were also saying a lot. Look at what happened in Bengal.
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