After two tense days, the Congress and the ruling Samajwadi Party on Sunday sealed a poll alliance in Uttar Pradesh, a move expected to consolidate the Muslim vote that would have a bearing on at least 100 of the 403 assembly seats.
The Samajwadi Party will contest 298 seats and the Congress the remaining 105. Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, who emerged as the undisputed leader of the SP after months of a bruising family battle, would lead the alliance into the polls.
“A pre-election tie-up is a historical decision and will herald a new beginning for the development of Uttar Pradesh". Raj Babbar said at a press conference in Lucknow. @pgurus
No comments:
Post a Comment