The Samajwadi Party (SP) announced on Wednesday that it will leave the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance and contest upcoming local body elections in Mumbai and Maharashtra independently.

Congress’s Solo Move Triggers SP Decision

SP leader Abu Asim Azmi said the decision followed the Congress’s move to contest the BMC elections independently. The SP will field candidates in 150 of 227 BMC seats and contest all local elections statewide without allies.

Allegations Against Congress

Azmi criticised Congress, saying: “A big party like the Congress only wants to take, not give. They don’t even call us for alliance meetings,” urging introspection. He added that proper alliances improve election results, but Congress has failed to show leadership, despite projecting itself as a national force.

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