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Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP of Failing Dalits as SP and BSP Vie for Crucial Vote

The Samajwadi Party intensifies its PDA coalition campaign, while Mayawati condemns the SP and BJP for alleged casteist politics and neglect of Dalit interests.

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  • Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav claims Uttar Pradesh leads the nation in atrocities against Dalits under BJP rule, urging the community to reject the party.
  • Yadav promotes the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) platform as a vehicle for Dalit upliftment and criticizes BJP for offering Dalit leaders only symbolic roles without real authority.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati accuses the SP of being casteist and betraying Dalit interests, citing historical incidents and policy decisions under SP rule.
  • Both SP and BSP are vying for influence over Uttar Pradesh’s Dalit electorate, which constitutes approximately 21% of the population and is pivotal in shaping electoral outcomes.
  • SP spokesperson defends the party’s record on raising Dalit issues in parliamentary proceedings, positioning it as the primary opposition force against BJP's alleged neglect of marginalized groups.