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Akhilesh Yadav expands SP's 'PDA' concept to include Brahmins
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has redefined the acronym 'PDA', previously standing for 'Pichda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak' (OBC, Dalit, Minority), to now include 'Pandit' (Brahmins). Yadav invoked the friendship of Krishna and Sudama to appeal to the Brahmin community. This move is seen by some outlets as an attempt to broaden the Samajwadi Party's Hindu vote base, particularly ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The redefinition of 'PDA' signifies a recalibration of the party's outreach strategy.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 3 · Right 2 n = 5
- Centre (3): Deccan Herald, The Free Press Journal, The Times of India
- Right (2): India Today, OpIndia