New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Sunday said the party was seeking an equal share and equal respect in seat-sharing with the Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2027 Assembly elections, adding that he had spoken about contesting 200 seats in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Gautam said, "Who asked for 150 seats? I had actually spoken about 200. I have maintained from the very beginning that there must be equal respect and an equal share. After all, the Congress party is the country's oldest and largest party.'

He added that the Congress could win only if it contested elections and secured seats.

"We can only win if we get seats. We can only win if we contest the election. Does anyone ever win without fig...