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Political activities have intensified regarding Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2027. Meanwhile, Congress state in-charge Avinash Pandey has started a new political debate by claiming to contest elections on all 403 assembly seats. This statement has come at a time when continuous discussions are going on about a possible alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress. In such a situation, questions are being raised in political circles whether Congress is really in a position to contest elections on all the seats or is it a strategy to show its political strength before seat sharing.

In the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Congress and Samajwadi Party had contested together under the India Alliance. The election results gave new energy to the Congress and boosted the morale of the party. Amidst this changed political environment, the Congress leadership is now trying to show itself stronger than before in the state. Avinash Pandey’s claim of contesting elections on 403 seats is also being considered a part of this strategy.

What does the reality of the organization say?

Political experts say that the Congress organization in Uttar Pradesh is still going through a phase of restructuring. Apart from the State President, there is currently no big state-wide face visible who has a strong political hold in the entire state. The organizational structure is still considered weak in many districts. The formation of booth committees has not been completed in a large number of assembly constituencies. Even at the divisional and sector level, the party’s activism appears to be far behind that of the BJP and the Samajwadi Party. This is the reason why questions are being raised in political circles regarding the claim of contesting elections on 403 seats.

Pressure strategy before seat sharing?

Political analysts believe that this claim of Congress is not just a message of election preparation. The mathematics of coalition politics may also be hidden behind this.
Both Samajwadi Party and Congress are talking about alliance from public platforms. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav have also expressed their desire to contest elections together many times. The real problem lies in the distribution of seats. According to political discussions, Samajwadi Party is in favor of giving limited seats to Congress, whereas Congress wants more share on the basis of increased political confidence after the Lok Sabha elections.

What message is the claim of 403 seats giving?

Congress wants to send the message that it is present in Uttar Pradesh not just as an ally but as a serious contender. The party does not want to be considered a weak party in coalition talks. According to political experts, the claim of contesting elections on all 403 seats is also an attempt to send a message to the Samajwadi Party that Congress wants respectable seats and is in no mood to compromise under pressure.

Samajwadi Party also has its own compulsions

After the strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party is considering itself the biggest opposition force against BJP. In such a situation, the Samajwadi Party would like to avoid giving a large number of seats to the Congress at the cost of its leaders and contenders. This is the reason that the tussle between the two parties regarding seat sharing may increase in the future.

Political turmoil will increase before 2027

Avinash Pandey’s announcement of contesting elections on 403 seats is definitely encouraging among the Congress workers, but considering the current situation of the organization, this claim is being linked to both political message and alliance bargaining. Now everyone’s eyes are on whether this claim of Congress turns into ground reality or it proves to be a political strategy to get a better share in seat sharing with Samajwadi Party.