Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday hailed the success of the I.N.D.I.A bloc in Uttar Pradesh by terming it as the victory of the backward classes, Dalits and minorities. He attributed the win to the PDA strategy and efforts put in by the alliance.
"This is victory of INDIA bloc team and PDA strategy," he said. Yadav backed his entire election campaign on the plank of PDA (Pichada, Dalit and Alpsankhyak) unity. He also said that the voters have proved that no force and deceit is more powerful than people's power.
Taking to X, SP chief and former CM said, "Dear intelligent voters of Uttar Pradesh, the victory of India bloc in the state is also the victory of the Dalit-Bahujan trust which, along with backward, minority, tribal, 'half population' (women) and all neglected, exploited, oppressed, backwards among the upper castes, has fought shoulder to shoulder to save the Constitution that gives the right to equality, respect, self-respect, dignified life and reservation."
He further added, "This is the victory of that strong alliance of backward-dalit-minority-tribal, 'half population' and backward among the upper castes in the form of PDA, which is made even stronger by the good people of every section and class with their cooperation and contribution."
I.N.D.I.A bloc gains in Lok Sabha elections 2024
Notably, the I.N.D.I.A bloc won 43 out of 80 in Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party secured 27 seats while the Congress won 6 seats, including Rae Bareli. Mentioning all sections of societies and calling it their victory, Akhilesh Yadav said that people have won instead of rulers this time. He assured the voters of maintaining their trust with full responsibility.
"This time the people have won, not the rulers. May the public keep winning…!!! The trust you have shown in us, we will maintain that with full responsibility and will also fulfil it. Heartfelt thanks and infinite best wishes for the new positive times to come! Long live the public!!!" he added.
(WIth PTI Inputs)
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