Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Rajbhar Challenges Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA Slogan Over Dalit Issues
Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in Uttar Pradesh, criticized Akhilesh Yadav and his political slogan called PDA.
PDA is used by the Samajwadi Party to refer to backward classes, Dalits, and minorities, although Rajbhar said its meaning keeps changing.
Rajbhar accused the earlier Samajwadi Party government of failing to protect Dalit people and statues of Dalit leaders.
He also made claims about violence against Dalits and Mayawati during that period.
These claims were presented by Rajbhar and were not accompanied by a response from Akhilesh Yadav in the article.
Rajbhar said the current Yogi government is honouring Dalit icons.
He said ₹500 crore has been allocated for improving parks and replacing old statues.
He predicted that Akhilesh Yadav would suffer a political setback in 2027.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar called Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA slogan a farce.
Rajbhar alleged that Dalit statues were damaged and atrocities increased during the previous Samajwadi Party government.
He accused Samajwadi Party leaders and workers of hostility toward Dalit icons and Mayawati.
Rajbhar said the Yogi government is honouring Dalit figures and allocated ₹500 crore for statue and park-related work.
He predicted that Akhilesh Yadav’s political approach would face another setback in 2027.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.
- What
- Rajbhar called the PDA slogan a farce and raised allegations concerning Dalit rights, statues, reservations, and political violence.
- When
- September 20; the article also described the statement as being made on Sunday.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Rajbhar said Akhilesh Yadav’s record and political approach did not protect Dalit interests, while praising the current government’s efforts.
- Speaker
- Om Prakash Rajbhar, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and leader of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party.
- Target of criticism
- Akhilesh Yadav and the Samajwadi Party.
- Main issue
- Rajbhar challenged the meaning and credibility of the PDA slogan.
- Dalit-related allegations
- Rajbhar alleged that Dalit statues were damaged and atrocities increased during the Samajwadi Party government.
- Mayawati reference
- Rajbhar referred to the 1995 Lucknow Guest House incident and alleged that Samajwadi Party workers wanted to harm Mayawati.
- Government allocation
- Rajbhar said ₹500 crore was allocated for replacing old statues, building boundary walls, and beautifying parks.
- Political forecast
- Rajbhar predicted another setback for Akhilesh Yadav in 2027.