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Congress and RG Initiate 2027 Seat‑Sharing Talks, RG Demands 16 Seats
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Indian National Congress and the regional party RG have started negotiations on seat allocation for the 2027 elections, with RG seeking 16 constituencies.
Congress and the regional outfit RG have opened talks on how to divide seats for the 2027 general elections. The two parties are meeting senior strategists to map out a joint contest strategy.
RG has formally requested allocation of sixteen constituencies where it enjoys a measurable support base. The demand reflects its ambition to play a decisive role in any pre‑poll coalition.
Analysts note that the negotiations aim to pool anti‑incumbent votes and present a credible alternative to the ruling alliance. Both sides are weighing demographic data, past performance and local dynamics before finalising the seat matrix.
If an agreement is reached, it could reshape the electoral map for 2027, influencing candidate selection and vote‑share calculations across several states.
RG has formally requested allocation of sixteen constituencies where it enjoys a measurable support base. The demand reflects its ambition to play a decisive role in any pre‑poll coalition.
Analysts note that the negotiations aim to pool anti‑incumbent votes and present a credible alternative to the ruling alliance. Both sides are weighing demographic data, past performance and local dynamics before finalising the seat matrix.
If an agreement is reached, it could reshape the electoral map for 2027, influencing candidate selection and vote‑share calculations across several states.