The Congress party, buoyed by recent electoral successes in southern India, faces its toughest challenge in Uttar Pradesh as it prepares for the 2024 national elections. The Congress-SP alliance achieved a notable victory by winning 43 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, with Congress securing six seats and 9.46% of the votes. However, maintaining this momentum is fraught with difficulties, as historical trends show a significant decline in Congress's performance over the past three decades. Internal divisions complicate the party's strategy, particularly regarding potential alliances with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). While some factions advocate for collaboration with the BSP, others caution against it, citing past electoral losses. As the Congress demands over 100 seats for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections, they threaten to go solo if their expectations are not met. Both Congress and SP leaders acknowledge the necessity of a united front against the BJP, as divided anti-BJP votes could lead to a third consecutive term for the ruling party. With elections looming in several states, Congress aims to leverage anti-incumbency sentiment to regain its foothold.