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He, however, quickly added: "We are hopeful of a happy and harmonious relation with them (SP, BSP) in the coming days. But, this time Congress seems to be formally out of what would have been a grand alliance. In 2014, SP was reduced to five seats and BSP failed to open its account. Its spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi told mediaeprsons in Delhi that ignoring the grand old party would be a "dangerous mistake". "Nobody should underestimate the Congress with its reach, presence and support base in UP..