Congress and SP Target October Deadline for Uttar Pradesh Alliance Deal

With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, Congress state in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam intends to finalize seat-sharing negotiations with the Samajwadi Party by the end of October. The goal is to provide candidates sufficient lead time for campaign preparations while maintaining an equal partnership between the two political entities.

Editorial·September 29, 2026·reads: 409

Congress and SP Target October Deadline for Uttar Pradesh Alliance Deal

Gautam confirmed that while Congress is actively preparing for all 403 constituencies, the final electoral map remains subject to ongoing high-level discussions. He stressed that the alliance hinges on mutual respect and a fair distribution of seats, though he signaled flexibility regarding minor numerical adjustments to ensure the coalition remains cohesive. The party leadership intends to prioritize winnability formulas during upcoming joint sessions with the Samajwadi Party and the broader INDIA alliance.

Kairana MLA Nahid Hasan of the Samajwadi Party dismissed speculation of friction, asserting that the alliance is fully on track. According to Hasan, the parties are executing a coordinated strategy designed to keep the BJP and RSS off balance. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput echoed this sentiment, clarifying that the definitive seat-sharing arrangement rests with the top leadership of both parties, who will evaluate strategic data to finalize the candidate list in due course.