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Congress and Samajwadi Party begin seat-sharing talks for UP 2027 elections
The Congress party has initiated seat-sharing negotiations with the Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections under the INDIA bloc alliance. Congress leadership has submitted an initial list of approximately 170 to 172 constituencies to the SP, categorizing them into four tiers (A, B, C, and D) based on organizational strength and winning potential.
Internal Congress demands range from a respectable share to as many as 115–120 seats, with some leaders advocating for contesting up to 50 percent of the total seats. While Category A seats are considered non-negotiable, Categories C and D remain open for bargaining. The Samajwadi Party has expressed a preference for prioritizing winning potential over seat numbers, with some sources suggesting they may offer Congress between 50 and 60 seats.
A joint committee of leaders from both parties is expected to finalize the distribution. The alliance aims to consolidate Dalit, Muslim, and OBC votes to defeat the BJP, building on the momentum of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections where the bloc won 43 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 parliamentary seats.
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Akhilesh Yadav · Congress · Priyanka Gandhi Vadra · Rahul Gandhi · Samajwadi Party · Uttar Pradesh
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Akhilesh Yadav stated that the alliance will continue but emphasized winning over seat numbers. hindi.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Congress submitted a list of approximately 170-172 seats to the Samajwadi Party for the 2027 UP elections. www.jantakiawaz.org · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.tv9hindi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Category A seats are considered fixed with little room for change. www.jantakiawaz.org · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.tv9hindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress internal demands for seats range between 115 and 120. hindi.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Samajwadi Party sources suggest they are inclined to give Congress 50 to 60 seats. www.jantakiawaz.org · www.tv9hindi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc won 43 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. www.jantakiawaz.org · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.tv9hindi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposed seats are divided into four categories: A, B, C, and D. www.jantakiawaz.org · hindi.asianetnews.com · www.tv9hindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is monitoring the seat-sharing strategy and list preparation. www.jantakiawaz.org · www.tv9hindi.com