{
  "id": 11085966,
  "title": "Delhi Confidential: Sonia-Mamata bonhomie, Akhilesh’s ‘special diary’ ahead of UP polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/delhi-confidential-sonia-mamata-bonhomie-akhileshs-special-diary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-confidential-sonia-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-akhilesh-yadav-special-diary-10901559/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi Confidential delves into the recent INDIA bloc press conference, where Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee exhibited warmth and camaraderie. The alliance's revival of their relationship was highlighted by sources. Mamata Banerjee played a significant role in the event, insisting on Sonia's presence, which she believed was needed due to her guidance. Despite Mamata's fiery remarks during the presser, Sonia was seen smiling and applauding her statements. As a token of appreciation, Mamata gifted Sonia a stole she had brought with her from West Bengal.\n\nLooking ahead to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party and a member of the Lok Sabha, is making various pledges. Some of these promises might also be included in the party's election manifesto. However, Akhilesh is also keeping a \"special diary\" to record the assurances he gives to different individuals and social groups. Party sources reveal that the SP will prioritize fulfilling the promises and assurances listed in this diary when they come into power.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee display warmth at INDIA bloc press conference",
    "Mamata Banerjee insists on Sonia's presence for her guidance",
    "Akhilesh Yadav maintains 'special diary' of election promises for SP"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The renewed camaraderie between Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee signals a strengthened INDIA bloc, while Akhilesh Yadav's \"special diary\" suggests a more personalized and accountable approach to promise-keeping if his party wins power.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}