UP polls 2017: Cong-SP like Ganga-Yamuna, Saraswati will flow, says Rahul

Adds the alliance -- not an alliance of convenience -- will make UP stronger; takes a dig at BJP

Calling Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav his friend, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the alliance of his party with the Samajwadi Party would make the northern state stronger. He added that the joint front was against the politics of aggression and fear. "And, this is no alliance of convenience," said Gandhi.

"Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance will make UP stronger," he said in a joint press conference with Akhilesh. 

Gandhi noted that the two parties have similarities and differences too, however, he ascertained that they will contest the elections on similarities. "We will have to make