Akhilesh Yadav Targets Brahmins, Aims to Swing Uttar Pradesh Elections with Pandit Support

Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, is targeting Uttar Pradesh's Brahmins, who make up 9-11% of the state’s population, by claiming his PDA bloc now includes Pandits. He organized a conference in Lucknow to highlight Brahmin oppression and garner support. Despite being thinly spread across constituencies, Brahmins can swing close contests due to their social standing and consolidation. In recent elections, the BJP has dominated seats with significant Brahmin influence, while the SP aims to exploit tensions within the community for gains.