Congress to Contest 150+ Seats in UP; Seat-Sharing Finalised by October
Congress incharge Rajendra Pal Gautam reveals seat-sharing plans for UP 2027 elections, aiming for at least 150 seats.
The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up as the Congress party prepares its roadmap for the 2027 Assembly elections. In a significant development, the party is expected to contest more than 150 seats across the state as part of its alliance strategy.
Speaking on the party's preparations, Uttar Pradesh Congress incharge Rajendra Pal Gautam revealed that the crucial seat-sharing negotiations with alliance partners are expected to reach a conclusion by October. He underscored the party's readiness, noting that Congress possesses a pool of capable candidates ready to contest all 403 Assembly seats in the state.
Strategic Ambitions for 2027
While the Congress is part of the INDIA bloc alongside the Samajwadi Party (SP), the party is asserting its strength in the upcoming electoral battle. Gautam emphasized that under the current alliance framework, the Congress believes it is entitled to a significant share of the seats.
Key highlights of the Congress strategy include:
- Minimum Seat Count: The party has made it clear that it will not contest fewer than 150 seats.
- Entitlement Claims: Gautam stated that the Congress party is entitled to receive 50 per cent of the seats under the alliance arrangement.
- High-Level Oversight: The seat-sharing process is being closely monitored by top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, and KC Venugopal.
The party has reportedly been working intensely on these negotiations for the past two months to ensure a cohesive front for the 2027 polls.
BJP Gears Up in Mathura
As the Congress refines its alliance math, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is moving to consolidate its organizational strength. The BJP is scheduled to hold a high-stakes, two-day organizational meeting in Mathura on October 3 and 4.
The meeting, which will be chaired by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, is designed to serve as a strategic blueprint for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The discussions in the Braj region will focus on several critical areas:
- Electoral Preparedness: Assessing the party's readiness to face the upcoming polls.
- Organizational Strengthening: Enhancing the party's structure from the grassroots level upward.
- Leadership Coordination: Improving synergy between state and regional leadership.
The gathering will see the participation of the state BJP president, senior leaders, and prominent office-bearers, all aiming to fortify the party's position in the state ahead of the massive electoral contest.