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.

Samajwadi Party strategists appear conscious that sustained reliance on PDA risks reinforcing the perception of the SP as an exclusively Muslim-Yadav and allies party

Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party urges support from the Brahmin community, claiming BJP targets opposition and religious leaders. | India News