Seat Dispute Between SP and Congress Ahead of UP By-Elections: Milkipur Seat Sparks Alliance Tensions
As by-elections approach for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, tensions between Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress have emerged over seat sharing, particularly regarding the Milkipur assembly seat. SP has announced Ajit Prasad, son of National General Secretary and MP Awadhesh Prasad, as their candidate, but Congress has staked its claim on the same seat, with State Vice President Alok Prasad arguing that Milkipur is prestigious enough for Congress to contest. This dispute poses a challenge to the India Alliance, just as the country awaits election results from Haryana and Jammu Kashmir, which could impact Uttar Pradesh's political landscape. BJP is also preparing rigorously, and the Milkipur by-election is becoming a high-stakes contest for all parties.
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INDC Network : Uttar Pradesh : With assembly by-elections looming on 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, political tensions between key alliance members, the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, are surfacing. The central issue revolves around the Milkipur assembly seat, vacated by SP’s National General Secretary and MP, Awadhesh Prasad, who recently became a Member of Parliament. While SP has declared Prasad’s son, Ajit Prasad, as its candidate, Congress has also expressed interest in contesting this seat, which could complicate seat-sharing discussions in the India Alliance.
This seat-sharing dilemma adds another layer of complexity to the already high-stakes political climate in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the nation’s attention is focused on election results in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, with exit polls suggesting a possible Congress resurgence. These results, especially in Haryana, are likely to impact the by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, influencing voter sentiment and alliance dynamics.
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In the 2022 assembly elections, SP had secured two out of five seats in Faizabad, with Awadhesh Prasad winning from Milkipur and Abhay Singh from Gosainganj. However, Awadhesh Prasad's elevation to Parliament has left SP without a sitting MLA in the district, making the Milkipur by-election critical for the party. SP is keen to retain this seat and continue its stronghold in the region. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is also eyeing the Milkipur seat and preparing for a fierce battle, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visiting the constituency three times, signaling the party’s intent to wrest control from SP.
In the midst of this, Congress State Vice President Alok Prasad has put forth Congress' claim on Milkipur, citing the demands of local party workers. He emphasized the importance of the Milkipur seat, stating that it holds significant prestige and should be allotted to Congress as part of the seat-sharing arrangement within the India Alliance. Alok Prasad also pointed out that, in previous elections, alliance partners have seen their sitting MLAs lose tickets, referencing the example of Maharajganj. He expressed confidence that Congress would make a strong case for Milkipur and ultimately secure the seat.
This disagreement over Milkipur is particularly troubling for the India Alliance, which is expected to present a united front against the BJP in the upcoming by-elections. The Congress leadership, according to Alok Prasad, is expected to decide on the seat-sharing formula soon. In the meantime, the party has ramped up its efforts, with a "Samvidhan Bachao" (Save the Constitution) conference planned for October 16. The conference is expected to attract senior Congress leaders, further demonstrating the party’s commitment to making a strong presence in Milkipur.
The BJP, on the other hand, is yet to announce its candidate for Milkipur but several contenders are vying for the party’s ticket. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s multiple visits to the region highlight the importance of this election for the BJP, which views the by-election as an opportunity to challenge the India Alliance and strengthen its presence in Uttar Pradesh.
As the date for the by-election approaches, Milkipur has become a hotbed of political activity, with both SP and Congress viewing the seat as a matter of prestige. Whether Congress' claim on Milkipur will impact the alliance dynamics remains to be seen, but this by-election is shaping up to be a critical battle that could influence the future political equations in Uttar Pradesh. The outcome of this seat-sharing dispute may well determine the success of the India Alliance in the state and set the tone for future elections.
