SP's Bold Move: Candidate Rollout Amid Congress Tensions

The Samajwadi Party (SP) announced candidates for six Uttar Pradesh assembly seats where bypolls are due, sidelining ally Congress, which demands seat-sharing. This strategic move follows mixed assembly results in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting internal INDIA bloc tensions. The BJP critiqued the SP's decisive seat announcements.

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has strategically announced its candidates for six of the ten Uttar Pradesh assembly seats slated for bypolls, raising political eyebrows by sidelining their ally, Congress. This decision highlights emerging tensions within the INDIA bloc post Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly results.

Despite Congress's demands for a seat-sharing arrangement, the SP proceeded with its list, designating candidates for key constituencies. This assertive step underscores the political maneuvering between the two parties. Congress's hopes to reclaim seats in the wake of Haryana's mixed outcome have been complicated by the SP's decisive action.

BJP representatives quickly weighed in on the matter, suggesting this move evidences fractures within the opposition alliance. The selection of candidates includes Tej Pratap Yadav and Naseem Solanki, indicating the SP's plans to consolidate influence in regions where seats have become vacant due to previous political ascensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)