Congress withdraws from UP MLC polls after year-long preparation

The Indian National Congress has withdrawn from the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) elections, stepping back after extensive preparation spanning over a year. The party's decision marks a significant retreat from its planned electoral engagement in the state.

The Congress had invested considerable time and resources in readying for the MLC polls, but ultimately chose to exit the contest. The reasons behind this strategic withdrawal remain unclear from available details, though it signals shifting priorities or changed political calculations in Uttar Pradesh.