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'P' in PDA stands for Pandit too: Samajwadi Party chief

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is now courting the Brahmin community for upcoming elections. He redefined the PDA plank to include Brahmins, stating 'P' stands for Pandit. This outreach aims to broaden the party's social coalition before the 2027 contest. The move comes amid renewed competition for Brahmin votes in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav also accused the BJP government of targeting opposition workers and leaders.

6 Aug 2026 12:04 am