3 min read Lucknow Oct 22, 2026 05:17 AM IST First published on: Oct 21, 2026 at 08:13 PM IST

The Congress on Wednesday said it has sought specific constituencies in Uttar Pradesh as part of the seat-sharing agreement with the Samajwadi Party for the next year’s Assembly polls in the state.

Speaking to mediapersons in Lucknow , the UP in-charge of the Congress, Rajendra Pal Gautam, said the party has started the seat-sharing talks with INDIA bloc constituents in UP and expects a “respectable and honourable” arrangement.

“On the basis of our organisational strength, the confidence people have shown in us and our performance, we have put forward our demand for certain seats. Discussions have begun, and we are confident that the final arrangement will be honourable.…