Congress Demands 181 Seats for UP Polls, Says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav revealed that Congress has formally requested 181 seats for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, Yadav emphasized that the alliance prioritizes candidate winnability over seat-sharing numbers. Both parties previously collaborated to counter the BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.