Akhilesh Yadav Questions Congress's Election Readiness Amid INDIA Alliance Tensions
Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized ally Congress for lacking full preparedness, questioning its readiness to contest all 403 seats. Congress MP Imran Masood responded by urging Akhilesh to consider contesting independently if he doubts Congress's strength and highlighted concerns over Samajwadi Party's stance on Muslim issues. This exchange has raised tensions within the INDIA alliance, while the BJP highlighted these divisions as it advances its campaign.