‘SP cannot tolerate Muslim leaders’: Congress MP Imran Masood irks ally
Congress MP Imran Masood accused ally Samajwadi Party (SP) of neglecting Muslim leaders, raising concerns within the SP ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. This marks the first public accusation from a senior Congress figure since the formation of the INDIA bloc in July 2023, potentially impacting the Opposition's minority support base. While SP leaders dismissed the remarks as personal views, they acknowledged the discomfort stemming from Masood's prominence and the Congress's tacit support.