Congress Prepares for UP Polls, May Seek 125 to 140 Seats from Samajwadi Party

A crucial meeting on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections was held at Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's residence. Key party leaders, including Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam, State President Ajay Rai, and Working President Imran Masood, attended the discussion. According to sources, five major decisions were discussed, and the Congress will deliberate over the next two days to finalize its seat-sharing list. The party is likely to seek between 125 to 140 seats from the Samajwadi Party while remaining open to minor adjustments. Leaders affirmed that discussions are in preliminary stages, emphasizing that the alliance will contest elections strongly while state district president appointments remain underway through standard organizational processes.