Congress demands 200 seats in UP, files wishlist with SP ahead of 2027 polls
· India · Times of India, Hindustan Times
Congress leaders have printed posters in Lucknow demanding 200 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, using an "A, B, C, D" grading model for the request. The party submitted a 200‑seat wishlist to the Samajwadi Party, its INDIA alliance partner, complicating seat‑sharing talks for the 2027 assembly elections. Congress seeks a larger role in the state, shifting from its current junior alliance position, despite winning only six parliamentary seats in UP in 2024. The SP has emerged as the dominant partner in the alliance, and negotiations over seat allocation could become contentious. Congress plans to conclude talks by mid‑November, while SP faces the challenge of balancing its own ambitions against keeping the alliance united against the BJP.
Why it matters
The Congress's bold seat demand directly challenges the SP's dominance in the alliance and could fracture the INDIA bloc's unity heading into the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. If Congress fails to secure the requested seats, it risks losing ground in the state, while the SP must decide whether to concede a significant share that could dilute its own electoral advantage. The outcome will shape the opposition's chances against the BJP and determine whether the INDIA alliance can maintain a cohesiv
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