UP polls: Congress shares initial list with SP, seeks 175-200 seats
The Congress party has requested 175-200 seats for a potential alliance with the Samajwadi Party in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. SP leaders have expressed skepticism regarding Congress's electoral strength.
Why it matters
Seat-sharing negotiations are critical for opposition strategy in India's most populous state, impacting the broader national political landscape.
NEW DELHI: The Congress has formally begun seat-sharing negotiations with the Samajwadi Party (SP) in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, submitting an initial list of more than 175 assembly constituencies to the Akhilesh Yadav-led party.Rajendra Pal Gautam, the Congress’ in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, told PTI that the list was shared with SP leaders around two days ago. He added that leaders from both parties would soon hold detailed discussions on the nature of a seat-sharing arrangement.“I can't give you the exact numbers, but we have submitted a list for 175 to 200 seats.
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