Akhilesh targets BJP over temple demolitions during Raebareli campaign

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav intensified his party's outreach efforts in Uttar Pradesh with a visit to Raebareli as part of the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) Yatra, a campaign aimed at broadening public engagement across the region.

During the visit, Yadav launched a scathing critique of the BJP, characterizing the party as inauthentic custodians of Hindu interests. He specifically referenced demolition operations in Varanasi, describing the actions as contrary to the interests of Hindu religious heritage.

The Samajwadi Party chief's remarks underscored the party's efforts to position itself as a defender of minority and backward community interests ahead of upcoming electoral contests. The PDA Yatra represents a strategic expansion of the party's reach beyond its traditional voter base.

Yadav's comments reflect intensifying political tensions in Uttar Pradesh, with opposition parties increasingly targeting the ruling BJP over development and governance policies. The campaign represents the Samajwadi Party's attempt to consolidate support among historically marginalized communities in the state.