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Congress seeks 175-200 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party stresses winnability
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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The Congress party has asked for 175-200 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the next general election, while the Samajwadi Party replied that any seat‑sharing must be based on realistic winnability.
New Delhi, Oct 24 — In the ongoing talks over seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the Indian National Congress has put forward a demand for 175 to 200 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The figure represents a significant share of the 80 seats the state contributes to the lower house.
The Samajwadi Party, a key regional player in the state, responded by emphasizing that any allocation must be grounded in electoral viability rather than sheer numbers. Party officials indicated that the winnability of each constituency would be the primary criterion for any agreement.
Both parties have not disclosed further details of the negotiation, and no formal alliance has been announced yet. The statements come as national parties scramble to forge coalitions ahead of the 2024 general election.
Political analysts note that the demand and the counter‑argument reflect the delicate balance between national ambitions and regional ground realities in Uttar Pradesh, a state that often decides the outcome of national elections.
The discourse is expected to continue in the coming weeks as parties assess their strategies and voter sentiments across the state.
The Samajwadi Party, a key regional player in the state, responded by emphasizing that any allocation must be grounded in electoral viability rather than sheer numbers. Party officials indicated that the winnability of each constituency would be the primary criterion for any agreement.
Both parties have not disclosed further details of the negotiation, and no formal alliance has been announced yet. The statements come as national parties scramble to forge coalitions ahead of the 2024 general election.
Political analysts note that the demand and the counter‑argument reflect the delicate balance between national ambitions and regional ground realities in Uttar Pradesh, a state that often decides the outcome of national elections.
The discourse is expected to continue in the coming weeks as parties assess their strategies and voter sentiments across the state.