Cracks in UP grand alliance before tomorrow's PC of Maya, Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati are likely to hold a joint press conference on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh state capital Lucknow. The media interaction is likely to be held at 12 pm. The two parties are likely to make a big announcement related to their alliance before the Lok Sabha elections 2019.
However, cracks have appeared in UP grand alliance ahead of tomorrow's press conference.
Ajit Singh is reportedly unhappy with the seats being offered to his party RLD. According to sources, SP and BSP have offered 2 seats to Ajit Singh’s party. However, the RLD is reportedly insisting on at least 5-6 seats.
The RLD reportedly distanced itself from tomorrow's press conference owing to differences over seat distribution.
Two days ago, Ajit Singh’s son Jayant Chaudhary met Akhilesh Yadav and told him that his party wants at least 5-6 seats as it is aspiring to obtain the status of a recognised state-level political party.
Akhilesh reportedly assured Jayant that he will discuss the matter with Mayawati.
However, Mayawati, according to sources, made it clear to Akhilesh that if the SP wants to allot more seats to the RLD then it should give it from its own quota.
The RLD is reportedly asking for Baghpat, Mathura, Bulandshahr, Amroha and Hathras parliamentary seats. However, SP and BSP are willing to offer only Baghpat and Mathura seats to Ajit Singh’s party.
The two dominant players of the state may also give information about their seat-sharing plan during tomorrow's press conference. According to the sources, both the parties are planning to contest on 37 seats each.