UP Bypolls: The INDIA-bloc is going through some anticipatory hurdles in establishing the seat sharing association for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Bypolls. As per sources the Samajwadi Occasion (SP) is reluctant to surrender greater than two seats to the Congress social gathering, whereas the grand outdated social gathering has appointed in-charges and observers for 10 seats. These in-charges have already began holding conventions on the respective constituencies to arrange the social gathering’s group right down to the sales space stage. Congress is reportedly eyeing the Mirzapur’s Majhwa seat, Prayagraj’s Phulpur, Ghaziabad, Khair, and Meerapur.
Congress’ 50-50 System
Of the 10 bypoll seats, 5 had been beforehand held by the BJP-led NDA and 5 by SP. Congress argues SP is weaker within the NDA-held seats and desires these allotted to them, leaving SP to give attention to its earlier wins.
Political analysts view this as a strategic transfer by Congress. Success in securing 5 seats may set a precedent for the 2027 Meeting elections, the place Congress might intention for 200 out of 403 seats.
Just lately, Congress state president Ajay Rai acknowledged that Congress solely desires to barter with SP for the seats the place the BJP and its allies had received final time. Congress is prepared to help SP on the seats it has a stronghold. Nevertheless, this stance is inflicting friction, as SP fears dropping floor by conceding too many seats.
Repeating The 2017 System
Within the 2017 Meeting elections, SP and Congress teamed up, calling themselves the ‘do ladko ki jodi’ (two boys’ alliance). SP ran for 298 seats, whereas Congress contested on 105.
Within the 2024 Lok Sabha polls underneath the INDIA alliance, SP contested 63 seats and Congress 17, efficiently outperforming the BJP. SP received 37 seats, whereas Congress secured 6.
Now, Akhilesh Yadav goals to duplicate this technique within the upcoming bypolls, providing Congress solely 1-2 seats. Nevertheless, emboldened by its Lok Sabha efficiency, Congress is pushing for a bigger share, pursuing a stronger place for future elections.
