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Congress Aims to Reconcile with Samajwadi Party after New Uttar Pradesh Chief Appointed
✍️ NDTV
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM
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Following the appointment of a new chief in Uttar Pradesh, the Indian National Congress is reportedly working to improve its relationship with the Samajwadi Party.
The recent change in Uttar Pradesh's leadership has prompted strategic recalibrations among national parties. The Indian National Congress, seeking to expand its foothold in the state, is reportedly reaching out to the regional Samajwadi Party.
Sources close to the party say that Congress leaders are exploring avenues of cooperation, including joint statements on key state issues and possible electoral understandings. The move is seen as an attempt to consolidate anti‑BJP sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.
The Samajwadi Party, which commands a significant voter base in Uttar Pradesh, has historically oscillated between cooperation and competition with Congress. Analysts note that any rapprochement would depend on mutual concessions and the political calculus of both parties.
No further details have been released, and both parties have declined to comment publicly.
Sources close to the party say that Congress leaders are exploring avenues of cooperation, including joint statements on key state issues and possible electoral understandings. The move is seen as an attempt to consolidate anti‑BJP sentiment ahead of upcoming elections.
The Samajwadi Party, which commands a significant voter base in Uttar Pradesh, has historically oscillated between cooperation and competition with Congress. Analysts note that any rapprochement would depend on mutual concessions and the political calculus of both parties.
No further details have been released, and both parties have declined to comment publicly.