Congress-SP Seat-sharing Talks Gain Momentum; Kharge To Chair Strategy Meeting Ahead | News18

Congress is seeking a significantly larger share of seats in the run-up to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav revealing that the party has asked to contest 181 of the state’s 403 constituencies. The disclosure has brought the alliance’s seat-sharing negotiations into sharper focus, just as both parties prepare to take on the BJP.The Congress has argued that its demand reflects its organisational strength, Rahul Gandhi’s popularity and its performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube