UP, Gujarat, UT, Punjab- Election 2007

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Agencies | New Delhi
In a bid to woo OBC voters in Uttar Pradesh, the cadre based Bharatiya Janata Party today held key discussions over seat-sharing with the regional Apna Dal ahead of assembly elections in the state.

BJP vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi met Apna Dal's Sone Lal Patel at the residence of JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav, party sources said.

"Our talks on seat sharing are in final stages," a BJP source pointed out.

<b>The Apna Dal is believed to have strong foothold in the Kurmi community</b>, especially in eastern and central parts of the state.
 
The BJP, which aims to unseat the Mulayam Government over the law and order plank, is drawing up its strategy to win support of disadvantaged sections as well through seat-sharing with regional groupings.

<b>"We can have a seat-sharing arrangement for some 50 seats with parties like the Apna Dal, the JD(U) and some small groupings," </b>a party leader informed.
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