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Akhilesh Yadav urges SP leaders to keep seat‑sharing concerns internal amid Congress friction
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav told party officials to keep discussions on seat allocation within the party, as tensions rise with the Congress over alliance talks.
The Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, has asked senior party functionaries to confine all debates on seat‑sharing to internal forums, citing growing friction with the Indian National Congress over a prospective alliance. His appeal came during a closed‑door meeting of SP leaders, where the party is weighing its options for the upcoming state and national elections.
Yadav emphasized that airing disagreements publicly could weaken the party’s negotiating position and potentially jeopardise the broader coalition strategy. By keeping the matter within the party hierarchy, he aims to present a united front while the two parties sort out their differences on constituency allocations.
Political analysts note that the SP‑Congress tie‑up has been under strain, with both sides seeking favorable terms. Yadav’s directive signals a cautious approach, seeking to manage internal dissent without escalating the dispute in the public arena.
Yadav emphasized that airing disagreements publicly could weaken the party’s negotiating position and potentially jeopardise the broader coalition strategy. By keeping the matter within the party hierarchy, he aims to present a united front while the two parties sort out their differences on constituency allocations.
Political analysts note that the SP‑Congress tie‑up has been under strain, with both sides seeking favorable terms. Yadav’s directive signals a cautious approach, seeking to manage internal dissent without escalating the dispute in the public arena.