Pichhda to Pandit: How parties in UP are reinterpreting acronym Akhilesh Yadav coined
Akhilesh Yadav's acronym "PDA" for backward classes, Dalits, and minorities has been reinterpreted by rival parties in Uttar Pradesh. Initially aimed at broadening the Samajwadi Party's support base, the acronym has evolved, with Yadav even adding 'journalists' to its meaning. This ongoing reinterpretation reflects the shifting political landscape as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approach.