Congress’s reported demand to contest nearly 200 of Uttar Pradesh’s 403 Assembly seats has triggered tensions with the Samajwadi Party ahead of the 2027 elections. Despite improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Congress remains weaker than the SP in the state. A breakdown in seat-sharing could split opposition votes and benefit the BJP.
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