The Economic Times

Akhilesh Yadav welcomes Samajik Parivartan Morcha, says alliance will cost BJP another 2-3% of votes in UP polls

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has welcomed the formation of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha, saying it could provide voters with another political option and cost the BJP 2-3% of its vote share in the Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav said his party would cooperate with those who genuinely raise the concerns of the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) community and fight communal forces.