Akhilesh Yadav Reassures SP-Congress Alliance Amidst By-Election Ticket Distribution

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced continued alliance with Congress despite differences over by-election ticket distribution in Uttar Pradesh. SP declared candidates for six seats, with Congress demanding five. Tensions rose after recent Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir polls. Discussions on seat-sharing are ongoing.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav reaffirmed the continuation of his party's alliance with Congress, even as the SP announced tickets for six of the ten upcoming by-election seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Yadav made these statements in Etawah, where he paid tribute to his late father and SP founder, Mulayam Singh Yadav, on his death anniversary. Addressing reporters, Yadav emphasized the longevity of the INDIA bloc while subtly signaling the persistent disagreements over seat distribution.

The SP's decision to declare candidates for six assembly seats indicates a strain on the alliance with Congress, which has been vocal about its demand for five seats. While the discussion around seat-sharing persists, the elections represent crucial stakes for both parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)