BSP counterattacks Akhilesh Yadav on its PDA plank

Lucknow, May 20 -- The political temperature in Uttar Pradesh has risen over the reservation issue.

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav released a document titled "PDA Audit," accusing the BJP government of weakening constitutional reservations. Hours later, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) counterattacked the SP, labeling Akhilesh Yadav anti-PDA.

"PDA" is a political acronym coined by Akhilesh Yadav, which stands for Pichhde (Backward classes), Dalits, and Alpsankhyak (Minorities) to consolidate marginalized and minority votes, focusing on social justice.

Immediately after Akhilesh's press conference, BSP state president Vishwanath Pal launched a scathing attack. The BSP questioned how Akhilesh Yadav could talk about the PDA, whe...