Congress Mayawati ‘outreach’ sparks speculation in UP; Akhilesh Yadav asks SP cadre to be ‘poll ready’ for all 403 seats
TNN / May 22, 2026, 00:39 (IST)
A failed attempt by two Congress Dalit functionaries to meet BSP supremo Mayawati has sparked speculation about the party's strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. While the Congress leadership distanced itself, the move is seen as an effort to gain leverage in potential alliances with the Samajwadi Party.