Congress ‘elevates’ Imran Masood: Muslim outreach or message to Akhilesh?

In Uttar Pradesh, Congress is setting the stage for the 2027 assembly elections amidst complicated alliance dynamics with the Samajwadi Party. The selection of Imran Masood as state chief has ignited concerns about Congress’s approach to the alliance and the contentious seat-sharing talks. Masood’s clear statements on the party’s electoral strategy suggest underlying tensions that might define their coalition’s effectiveness in challenging the BJP.