Raebareli, May 20 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam visited the residence of former Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday, but could not meet her, MP Tanuj Punia said.

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, this visit by the Congress leader has ignited speculation around an alliance between Congress and the BSP. However, Tanuj Punia said that Rajendra Pal Gautam visited Mayawati to inquire about her health, and they are not authorised to decide on the alliance.

Currently, Congress is in an alliance with the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party in the INDIA bloc setup.

Congress MP Tanuj Punia told ANI, "Yesterday, we held a meeting of the SC Department at the Congress office... The topic of Mayaw...