New UP Congress Chief Aradhana Mishra Demands 150 Seats in SP Alliance, Calls for CEC Resignation

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-05 15:33:00

Hitting the ground running immediately after taking charge of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC), newly appointed state party president Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' launched an aggressive political offensive against the BJP-led central government on Monday, October 5, 2026. Declaring that the INDIA bloc's formidable performance across Uttar Pradesh in the parliamentary elections reduced Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration to "walking on crutches," Mishra set an assertive tone for the upcoming state assembly battle. In a significant message directed at regional alliance partner Samajwadi Party (SP), the new state chief firmly pitched for a respectable seat-sharing arrangement of not less than 150 assembly seats for Congress candidates, emphasizing that the party cadre's grassroots aspirations will be directly represented before the central leadership in New Delhi.

Identity, Organization, and Leadership: Gratitude to High Command and Brahmin Heritage

Addressing party workers and media personnel at the state Congress headquarters in Lucknow, Aradhana Mishra outlined her strategic vision:

Gratitude to Central High Command: Expressing profound thanks to the Congress central leadership for entrusting her with the state presidency, Mishra pledged an intensive statewide organizational revitalization to expand booth-level networks.

Pride in Heritage, Inclusivity in Politics: Addressing questions regarding her socio-cultural background, the senior legislator noted that while she is proud of her Brahmin identity, the Indian National Congress transcends sectarian divisions to ensure equal dignity, justice, and proportional representation for every social section.

Crediting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi: Highlighting the groundwork behind the party's electoral revival, Mishra stated that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's sustained organizational restructuring in UP laid the foundation, while Rahul Gandhi emerged as the undisputed national face whose visionary leadership revitalized public faith across Uttar Pradesh.

Asserting Seat-Sharing Formula: 'Respectable Distribution, Not Below 150 Seats'

Turning to the intricate mechanics of seat distribution within the opposition alliance, the UPCC chief made a definitive opening pitch:

Clear 150-Seat Benchmark: Mishra stated that while winning remains the ultimate benchmark, a respectable distribution formula is paramount, affirming that the Congress must contest no fewer than 150 assembly seats in the state to honor the momentum of its grassroots workers.

Central High Command Holds Final Authority: Clarifying the negotiation framework with Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party, she emphasized that the alliance matrix was formulated in New Delhi during the Lok Sabha polls and that the Congress central parliamentary board in Delhi will retain final authority on assembly seat allocations.

Preserving Worker Morale: The state president affirmed that her primary responsibility is to convey the ground realities and aspirations of block and district-level Congress workers directly to the central high command to avoid any one-sided compromise.

Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation: Stepping Up Pressure Over Electoral Fairness

Escalating the opposition's nationwide confrontation with the poll watchdog, Aradhana Mishra demanded accountability from the Election Commission:

Resignation Demand on Moral Grounds: Reacting sharply to mounting controversies and public remarks surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the UP Congress chief declared that if the CEC retains any constitutional morality, he must step down immediately.

Demanding a Public Apology: Mishra insisted that the Chief Election Commissioner should appear before the citizens of India and issue an unconditional public apology with folded hands for compromising institutional neutrality and public confidence.

Defending Democratic Integrity: She concluded by warning that Congress workers across Uttar Pradesh will actively resist any administrative attempts to dilute democratic safeguards or disenfranchise legitimate citizens through biased electoral roll revisions.

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