SP-Cong seat-sharing in UP looks a distant possibility now

The possibility of an agreement between Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding seat-sharing in Uttar Pradesh has diminished as Congress does not find SP's behaviour acceptable. Congress has announced agreements on its own on 11 seats and declared candidates for some seats on Tuesday.

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Congress is not openly speaking about its stance on SP, but indications suggest that Congress will contest all seats. There might be state Congress is that no difference will be made by any agreement. It is better to fight alone. However, the party is saying that discussions are ongoing.

The responsibility for negotiations has been given to former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, and he has had several rounds of talks with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Congress is in a dilemma that if it agrees to 11 seats, it will face more problems ahead because the big chunk of the state is in favour of the other side.

Otherwise, it might get at least 21 to 22 seats.

The Samajwadi Party is not in the mood to give more seats to Congress. Its strategists believe that giving seats to Congress in Uttar Pradesh will not benefit them as Congress does not have any vote bank left.