As Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, marks her 68th birthday on January 15, all eyes are on her for a potential announcement about an alliance with the opposition bloc in Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite repeatedly stating that her party would contest alone in the elections, senior leaders from the Congress are expected to visit her on her birthday, where Mayawati might disclose her decision to join the opposition alliance.

In Lucknow, the anticipation is high as political observers await Mayawati's announcement on whether the BSP will align with the opposition bloc in the Lok Sabha elections. While Mayawati has consistently asserted her party's intention to go solo, there is a strong desire from the opposition parties for an alliance. The Congress, in particular, is reportedly eager for a partnership with the BSP in Uttar Pradesh, and negotiations are said to be underway with the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) also expressing interest in collaboration.

As Mayawati keeps her cards close to her chest, speculations are rife that she may reveal her decision on joining the opposition bloc on her birthday. If this materializes, the Congress, BSP, SP, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Apna Dal Kamerawadi, Mahan Dal, and Azad Samaj Party could collectively contest the elections in Uttar Pradesh. Sources suggest that the SP has formulated a seat-sharing plan, offering support to the BSP on 25 to 30 seats.

There are indications that senior leaders from the Congress may meet Mayawati on her birthday to discuss seat-sharing arrangements, aiming to persuade the BSP to join the opposition alliance. The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh remains dynamic as alliances take shape and strategies unfold in the lead-up to the crucial Lok Sabha elections.

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