Campaign targeting SP-Congress alliance to consolidate PDA: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav stated that political campaigns targeting the SP-Congress alliance will only serve to consolidate their support base, known as the PDA. He also addressed controversies regarding seat-sharing demands and alleged harassment during recent legislative council elections.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the shifting political alliances and campaign strategies in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Campaign targeting SP-Congress alliance to consolidate PDA: Akhilesh Yadav left Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference on October 26, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qlbo2w/article71626978.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_26_2026_000301B.jpg Nand Kumar Singh Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar)(PTI10_26_2026_000301B) He said attempts to create controversy over Congress' alleged 200-seat demand would only consolidate the PDA, and also questioned who was instrumental in erecting objectionable posters targeting the alliance Lucknow Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday (October 26, 2026) expressed confidence that his party and its allies will further strengthen their coalition ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He said attempts to create controversy over Congress' alleged 200-seat demand would only consolidate the PDA, and also questioned who was instrumental in erecting objectionable posters targeting the alliance.
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