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Addressing a press conference, Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the Centre’s policies have increased hardships for citizens, particularly the PDA (Pichchde, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) communities- referring to backward classes, Dalits, and minorities.
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid reports of LPG shortages linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Addressing a press conference, Yadav alleged that the Centre’s policies have increased hardships for citizens, particularly the PDA (Pichchde, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) communities- referring to backward classes, Dalits, and minorities.
Akhilesh Yadav Meets Salman Khan in Mumbai, Photo Goes Viral
“The BJP has given nothing but queues. Every decision puts people in line- whether it is for gas, jobs, or basic needs. But now the public has made up its mind that by standing in line, they will also defeat them,” he said.
"Ek Kachori, Ek Samosa ab nahi raha gas per bharosa (One kachori, one samosa, now no more faith in gas cylinders)," he added, labelling LPG as 'Lapata Gas'.
In a sharp remark targeting the LPG situation, the SP chief coined a slogan, saying, “Ek kachori, ek samosa, ab nahi raha gas par bharosa,” while dubbing LPG cylinders as “Lapata Gas”, indicating their unavailability.
He further criticised the ruling party's understanding of social issues, remarking, "Those who do not know the full form of AI, how will they understand PDA? How will they understand the pain and suffering of PDA? How will they understand the humiliation they are being subjected to? How will they understand their troubles? The more the suffering increases, the more PDA will continue to grow."Yadav added that his party is working to unite people under the PDA plank, stating, "Therefore, to bring respect to the people of PDA, we Samajwadi people are moving forward by uniting the people of PDA."
The remarks come at a time when concerns are rising over supply disruptions due to tensions in West Asia, impacting fuel availability and prices. The BJP has yet to issue a detailed response to Yadav’s allegations.
The political slugfest over essential commodities is expected to intensify further as the issue of inflation and supply shortages gains traction ahead of upcoming electoral battles.
