With the countdown to elections in Uttar Pradesh starting, numerous politicians are forging new partnerships to stay influential. Recently, Swami Prasad Maurya held talks with Rahul Gandhi aiming for possible cooperation, yet he emphasizes his party's independence. In another twist, ex-MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma shifts to Congress after a seat loss last year, while Maurya's daughter, Sanghmitra, remains loyal to the BJP, even without a ticket for 2024.