Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders are reportedly discussing whether to continue their electoral alliance for upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, NDTV reports. The talks come as both parties look ahead to the next electoral contest following their 2024 Lok Sabha alliance in the state. According to the report, the alliance helped both parties during the 2024 elections, when they together secured 43 of Uttar Pradesh’s 80 Lok Sabha seats. The Samajwadi Party leaders indicate that this outcome supports the case for continuing the partnership. While the report focuses on internal deliberations and the perceived benefits of the 2024 tie-up, it does not specify any final decision, seat-sharing arrangement, or timeline for announcements. The discussion is framed as a strategic consideration based on past performance in Uttar Pradesh and the parties’ expectation of maintaining cooperation in the next election cycle. No additional details from other outlets are provided in the materials shared with this task.