Congress-SP alliance strained over ticket allocation ahead of UP polls

Unease has surfaced within the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance ahead of Uttar Pradesh polls, with disagreements over ticket distribution creating friction between the two parties. The tension centers on candidate selection and seat-sharing arrangements, testing the stability of their pre-election coalition.

The dispute highlights internal challenges the opposition partners face in coordinating their campaign strategy while managing competing demands from party workers and local leaders seeking nomination. Such friction within alliances can impact their ability to mount a united challenge against ruling parties in the competitive state.