‘PDA’ includes Pandits, says Akhilesh in SP bid to woo Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh
Mr. Yadav hit out at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for “neglecting” Brahmins, other marginalised communities and religious leaders, and accused it of targeting Opposition workers and leaders
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