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Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, intensified his criticism of the Congress during a public gathering in Madhya Pradesh, referring to it as a "chalu" (deceitful) party. The tension between the INDIA bloc partners escalated over seat allocation in the state, with Yadav cautioning the public about the Congress's alleged untrustworthiness. He also condemned the Congress's push for a nationwide caste census, suggesting a shift in its vote base to the BJP.
The Congress's decision to deny seats to the Samajwadi Party in Madhya Pradesh was perceived as a betrayal by Yadav, triggering a series of verbal attacks and exchanges between the two political entities. Yadav emphasized his party's readiness for the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the importance of learning political lessons and moving forward. The discord within the INDIA bloc has provided an opportunity for the BJP to criticize the coalition's disunity and internal conflicts, casting doubts on its efficacy as a united front.