LUCKNOW, May 19 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the alliance with its partners would continue in upcoming elections, stressing that the focus remains on securing victory rather than merely distributing seats.

Speaking at a media house conclave in Lucknow, he said his party has rich experience managing alliances and has always ensured that its partners benefit from the arrangement.

"We have entered into many alliances. The Samajwadi Party has always ensured gains for its allies. We have never betrayed anyone. The alliance that exists today will continue ahead," he declared.

When asked about jointly campaigning with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Yadav reiterated his commitment to the existing alliance fra...