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Congress‑SP alliance stalls over seat‑sharing talks
✍️ India Today
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 10:45 AM
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Negotiations between the Indian National Congress and the Samajwadi Party over constituency allocation have hit a roadblock, threatening the cohesion of their pre‑poll alliance.
The Indian National Congress and the Samajwadi Party have been in talks to forge a pre‑election alliance ahead of the upcoming general elections. Recent developments suggest that the partnership is facing a setback as seat‑sharing negotiations have stalled.
The core issue revolves around the division of contesting seats. Both parties are seeking a larger share of constituencies they deem winnable, and the lack of consensus on allocation has slowed the alliance formation process.
Party representatives have reiterated their willingness to cooperate, but the unresolved seat‑sharing formula could force a delayed alliance or compel one of the parties to contest the elections independently.
Political analysts warn that the impasse may weaken the anti‑incumbent front, as a united opposition is considered essential to challenge the ruling party's dominance.
The two sides are expected to reconvene in the coming weeks, though no specific timeline has been announced.
The core issue revolves around the division of contesting seats. Both parties are seeking a larger share of constituencies they deem winnable, and the lack of consensus on allocation has slowed the alliance formation process.
Party representatives have reiterated their willingness to cooperate, but the unresolved seat‑sharing formula could force a delayed alliance or compel one of the parties to contest the elections independently.
Political analysts warn that the impasse may weaken the anti‑incumbent front, as a united opposition is considered essential to challenge the ruling party's dominance.
The two sides are expected to reconvene in the coming weeks, though no specific timeline has been announced.