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‘SP changing colours like a chameleon’: Mayawati on ‘Pandit’ in PDA formula

Mayawati claimed that the SP, which had initially projected the ‘P’ in PDA as Pichhda, had changed its interpretation after noticing Brahmin and other upper-caste communities increasingly moving towards the BSP. (File)

Published on Aug 08, 2026 10:41 pm IST

Ahead of UP polls, Akhilesh redefines ‘P’ in PDA as Pandit amid Brahmin outreach

Akhilesh Yadav addresses a Prabuddh Sammelan at the party headquarters in Lucknow to mark the birth anniversary of SP ideologue Janeshwar Mishra. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 06, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Akhilesh Yadav defends PDA, accuses BJP of targeting Brahmins and oppn workers

"People have forgotten that the 'PD' in PDA also stands for Pandit. The more they inflict pain (peeda), the stronger PDA will become," Yadav said.

Updated on Aug 06, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Looking beyond PDA, Samajwadi Party to host Brahmin outreach on August 5

SP national president Akhilesh Yadav will be the chief guest, sharing the stage with senior leaders, former legislators and seers.

Updated on Aug 04, 2026 01:01 pm IST

‘Defender of rapists’: Rahul attacks BJP over choice of new education minister

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over new Education Minister’s appointment, says government chose a ‘defender of rapists.'

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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