Uttar Pradesh Congress lawmakers push for swift Samajwadi Party alliance ahead of 2027 polls
Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh urged the party leadership to finalize an alliance with the Samajwadi Party quickly as the 2027 state elections approach.
In New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi convened a session with Uttar Pradesh Congress members to solicit their views on the upcoming 2027 assembly elections. The attendees, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, voiced a collective demand for an immediate alliance with the Samajwadi Party, citing the joint success against the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Lawmakers emphasized that any deal should prioritize "quality seats" that are realistically winnable.
They cited the 2015 and 2021 Bihar elections as examples of how focusing on viable constituencies can affect outcomes. The party's newly appointed Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Rajendra Pal Gautam, is said to be mapping seats, while a broader survey of constituency strengths is also underway. The meeting suggested that formal seat-sharing talks with the Samajwadi Party could commence soon.
Why it matters
The alliance could reshape the opposition's chances against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh's crucial 2027 state elections.
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