'Nobody knows truth': Akhilesh dismisses seat-sharing figures amid Cong's demand
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed rumors regarding seat-sharing numbers with the Congress party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Both parties remain committed to the INDIA bloc alliance to challenge the BJP, despite internal disagreements over seat allocation.
Why it matters
The seat-sharing negotiations are critical for the electoral strategy of the opposition alliance in India's most populous state.
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday dismissed speculation over the number of seats Congress has sought for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, asserting that nobody knows the actual seat-sharing formula being discussed between the two INDIA bloc partners.“Someone claims 172 seats and believes they have leaked the figure. Another says 160, while someone else claims 150. Everyone thinks they know the numbers, but nobody knows the truth. We know the reality,” Akhilesh said.Emphasising opposition unity, he said the Congress and SP were committed to strengthening the INDIA alliance. “Our common objective is to remove the BJP. If we need to convince anyone to achieve that goal, we will do so.
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