Lack of clarity persists in UP opposition alliance

The Congress and Samajwadi Party have taken a combative approach towards each other.

- BADAR BASHIR

The Opposition alliance in Uttar Pradesh, constituting the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP), has been unable to iron out its differences after the grand old party refused to accommodate SP in Madhya Pradesh. Moreover, it is seen that both the parties have taken a combative approach towards each other, as sources suggest that SP is further planning to contest the upcoming elections in Haryana to disturb Congress' standing.

To add to the complexity, leaders around Mayawati have also been indicating that she doesn't want any kind of alliance with Akhilesh Yadav, due to him being a direct competitor for chief ministerial position. Moreover, a party insider said, she also wants a bigger chunk of seat share where she can accommodate more aspirants from her party for more Lok Sabha seats. A leader said, "If she comes along with SP there are high chances that she will get a small number of seats; that is why she doesn't want any alliance with SP."