‘SP Changing Colours Like a Chameleon’: Mayawati on ‘Pandit’ in PDA Formula

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

Her remarks came after Akhilesh, while addressing a Brahmin Sammelan in Lucknow earlier this week, said the ‘P’ in PDA — Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak (Backward, Dalit and Minority) — could also represent Pandit. He also accused the BJP government of targeting Brahmins.

'Changing colours like a chameleon': Mayawati hits Akhilesh over 'Pandit' twist in SP's PDA formula

BSP chief Mayawati criticized the Samajwadi Party's changing political stance. She accused the SP of altering its PDA formula for electoral gains. Mayawati stated the SP now targets Brahmin voters after noticing BSP's growing support. She urged all communities to remain vigilant against SP's casteist politics. Such deceptive strategies offer short-term benefits but not societal welfare.

Akhilesh pretending to be well-wisher of Brahmins: Deputy CM Pathak

Today, you are pretending to be a well-wisher of the Brahmin community, but the words that came from your mouth still pierce the heart of the community like a spear, said Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

'Changing colours like a chameleon': BJP, BSP target Akhilesh's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls

Earlier this week, Akhilesh Yadav made an attempt to reach out to the Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh and said the 'P' in 'PDA' stands for Pandits. However, the BJP and the BSP have criticised the former chief minister, accusing his party of changing colours like a chameleon.

Samajwadi Party changing colours like 'chameleon': Mayawati slams party for including Pandits in PDA

She said such political deceit might bring temporary, short-term benefit to a specific individual, but it can never lead to the welfare of society as a whole.