Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of weakening Constitution at Agra meet
The Samajwadi Party chief claimed the BJP is undermining Dalit and backward community rights and redefined the party's PDA acronym.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to weaken the Constitution and undermining the rights of Dalit and backward communities. Addressing a Dalit Mahasammelan in Agra, Yadav stated that the Constitution must be protected to ensure dignity and democracy.
According to ANI, Yadav said the 'D' in the party's PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) outreach now represents 'Damdar Dalit' due to the level of community support seen at the gathering. He alleged that the BJP is working to weaken the strength of the PDA community.
Yadav also criticised the state government over education and corruption. He claimed that more than 20 examination papers have been leaked and that those responsible are within the government. He further alleged that the closure of primary schools in Uttar Pradesh has affected students from the PDA community and poorer sections.
The Samajwadi Party leader described the BJP's 'double-engine' model as a 'double zero', referring to the party's recent loss of both Varanasi seats in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council biennial elections, as reported by The Times of India. He also alleged that the state has seen 'double corruption' in various departments during the last 10 years.
Regarding the upcoming state legislative elections, Yadav said that discussions concerning the selection of candidates and seat-sharing would be finalised soon.