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Congress eyes 125 UP seats, Samajwadi Party digs in over 2027 seat-sharing
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the Congress's reported demand to contest 125 of 403 seats has set off friction with the Samajwadi Party. Priyanka Gandhi is steering the talks. The SP is reluctant to offer more than 60-65 seats, reports say.
150 seats, one alliance and a wary partner: Congress's UP plan meets Samajwadi Party arithmetic
With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh election approaching, Congress and the Samajwadi Party are exploring an alliance, but seat-sharing disagreements are surfacing. Priyanka Gandhi is monitoring Congress's seat exercise, while Akhilesh Yadav stresses winnability over numbers.
Congress eyes 125 seats as Priyanka leads talks with Samajwadi Party
Priyanka Gandhi has held a three-hour meeting with Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders on seat allocation, with the party eyeing about 125 seats in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 Assembly polls. The two sides are aiming to wrap up seat-sharing by November.
Priyanka at the wheel: Congress eyes 125 seats in UP talks with Samajwadi Party
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi held a three-hour meeting with Uttar Pradesh leaders on seat allocation, with the party eyeing around 125 seats in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 assembly polls. The two sides remain far apart, with the SP reluctant to spare more than 60-65 seats.