Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 17, 2024, 08:06 PM
UP By-Election: The seat sharing formula between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress has been decided for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh. SP spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary has informed that it has been agreed between the two parties that the Congress will field its candidates on 2 assembly seats and the SP on 8 seats. The objective of this alliance is to fight against the BJP by forming a united front, so that the strength of the opposition parties can be united.When will the voting take place?The Election Commission has announced the date of by-elections on 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. This by-election will be held on November 13, while the results of all the seats will be declared on November 23 along with the results of Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. However, the date of by-election for Milkipur assembly seat has not been announced yet.Importance of seat sharingThis seat sharing formula between SP and Congress is considered a big step in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, as in recent years there have been many ups and downs regarding the alliance between the two parties. Both the parties are preparing to challenge the strong base of BJP together. The division of seats is an indication that both the parties are taking strategic steps to woo their voters.Importance of by-electionsThese by-elections to be held in Uttar Pradesh are considered very important for BJP, SP and Congress, as these elections will be a big opportunity to understand the pulse of the people before the 2024 general elections. The results of the by-elections will indicate which way the voters are leaning and what could be the political equations for the upcoming elections.This alliance of SP and Congress reflects opposition unity against BJP, which can have a long-term impact on the politics of the state. Now it remains to be seen what results this partnership brings and how the performance of both the parties is in the by-elections.