UP Assembly Elections 2027 | Congress wants to contest 181 seats, indicates Akhilesh Yadav

Published 14 Nov 2026, 20:53 IST

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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said Congress wants 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls and that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc will stay united to challenge the ruling BJP. Speaking at a leadership summit in Delhi, he noted that seat‑sharing negotiations are expected to begin on November 17.

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated on Saturday that the Congress has expressed its wish to contest 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, while asserting that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc would remain united to defeat the ruling BJP in the state. Asked at the Hindustan…

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Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 14:51 IST

HT Exclusive: 'Add one to 180', says Akhilesh Yadav on ally Congress's seat demand for UP assembly polls

Asked if the Grand Old Party had asked for 200, Yadav said: “Slightly less than that”. Asked if they had sought 180, he said: “Add one to 180”.

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ABP Live ABP Group 14 Nov 2026, 18:06 IST

‘Add One More To 180’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Congress's Seat Demand For UP Polls, SP-Congress Meeting Likely On Nov 17

Seat-sharing talks between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections have intensified, with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav revealing that the Congress has sought 181 seats. His statement comes amid reports that the Congress had initially demanded 150…

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 14 Nov 2026, 20:29 IST

Akhilesh signals Congress’ 181-seat demand for 2027 UP polls, says alliance intact

Akhilesh Yadav indicated that Congress wants to contest 181 seats in the 2027 UP Assembly polls, affirming the INDIA bloc will defeat the BJP together.

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 20:35 IST

181 seats and counting? Akhilesh hints at Congress' big ask for UP polls

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday indicated that the Congress has sought 181 seats to contest in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections , while asserting that the INDIA bloc would remain united to take on the ruling BJP. Speaking at a Leadership Summit in Delhi, Yadav was…

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 14 Nov 2026, 20:53 IST

UP Assembly Elections 2027 | Congress wants to contest 181 seats, indicates Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated on Saturday that the Congress has expressed its wish to contest 181 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, while asserting that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc would remain united to defeat the ruling BJP in the state. Asked at the Hindustan…

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 14 Nov 2026, 20:56 IST

Cong. Sought 181 Seats In UP: Akhilesh

SP chief signals alliance with Congress for 2027 polls as seat-sharing negotiations are expected to begin on November 17.

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