Akhilesh Launches SP Campaign in UP Amid Seat-Sharing Tensions With Congress

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has kicked off his party's election campaign in Uttar Pradesh even as tensions with Congress over seat-sharing arrangements continue to simmer. Both parties are keen to leverage their recent electoral performances as they vie for political dominance in the state. However, concerns persist about repeating past alliance failures that have previously cost both parties. Political observers note that cooperation between SP and Congress remains essential to mounting an effective challenge against the BJP's strong presence in the state.