Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said the party’s decision not to field a candidate in the MLC election reflected its strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections.

Responding to a question about the party giving a walkover in the MLC election, Gautam described the Assembly elections as the party’s priority.

The SHABD report also indicates that the decision was connected to alliance strategy and ongoing preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections.