Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP, Reaches Out To Dalit Voters (Img: X)
Agra: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, the Samajwadi Party has intensified its efforts to bring Dalit voters into its fold. Addressing a major Dalit conference in western Uttar Pradesh at the GIC ground in Agra on Sunday, party chief Akhilesh Yadav gave a fresh political message under the PDA banner.
"D stands for strong Dalits. This time, Dalits will defeat the BJP," he declared. His remarks are being seen as part of the SP's strategy to strengthen its support among Dalit communities ahead of the Assembly elections.
Akhilesh accused the BJP government of humiliating and harassing Dalits and backward communities while weakening reservation provisions. Taking a swipe at what he described as the government's Manuvadi ideology, he said that this time, laptops would win over the government's use of force.
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He alleged that more than 200 statues of Dr BR Ambedkar had been vandalised during the BJP's tenure. He said attacks on Ambedkar's statues were not merely an insult to the leader but also an assault on the Constitution he held in his hands.
Referring to incidents of alleged discrimination, Akhilesh claimed that Dalits faced humiliation when they visited temples or welcomed people into their homes, with some places being subjected to purification rituals using Gangajal after their visits.
Countering the BJP's political narrative of an 80-20 divide, the SP chief predicted that the 2027 Assembly election would turn into a contest between five per cent and 95 per cent.
He said the 95 per cent would comprise people who were unhappy, distressed, and felt humiliated under the BJP government. Akhilesh claimed that these sections would unite behind the Samajwadi Party.
The SP chief also targeted the state government over education and employment. He alleged that around 26,000 schools had been shut down under the BJP government, affecting employment opportunities for teachers as well.
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He further accused the ruling party of preparing to undermine reservation along with government jobs.
Akhilesh assured supporters that if the Samajwadi Party returned to power in Uttar Pradesh, its government would follow the principles of social justice, equality and the rule of law.
Responding to jibes directed at the PDA slogan, Akhilesh offered his own interpretation of the political acronym.
He said PDA did not mean 'Palt Diye Akhilesh' (Akhilesh has been overturned), but 'Palt Dey Akhilesh' (Akhilesh will turn things around). The remark was aimed at political opponents while reinforcing the party's outreach message.
Several prominent Samajwadi Party leaders attended the gathering at the GIC ground, including Ayodhya MP Awadhesh Prasad, Rampur MP Mohibbullah, MLA Ragini Sonkar and party national general secretary Ramjilal Suman.
A large number of party workers and supporters also participated in the conference, where Akhilesh repeatedly attacked the BJP government and sought to consolidate Dalit support for the SP ahead of the 2027 elections.
