SP sources said the party hoped “positive response” from some of the rebels but were wary of giving details with Maya still around.

In fact, the SP reportedly was in touch with some BSP MPs to bring them under its fold. Sources said talks were on with some over the last few days and hoped a positive response from at least one.

Meanwhile, BSP’s Rajya Sabha MP and party general secretary S C Mishra and the party’s new recruit from the Congress Akhilesh Das were seen in the Central Hall trying to get some MPs from the ruling camp to cross over.