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Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA proposal draws BJP criticism after low turnout at Kannauj event
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:07 AM
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Akhilesh Yadav presented his PDA proposal at a gathering in Kannauj, which saw a sparse turnout. BJP leaders criticised the move, pointing to the low attendance as a sign of weak public support.
Akhilesh Yadav, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, addressed a public meeting in Kannauj where he outlined his vision for a PDA (Public Distribution Agency) initiative aimed at improving welfare delivery. Observers noted that the attendance at the event was markedly thin, with only a handful of supporters present. In response, BJP spokespersons accused Akhilesh of misjudging public sentiment, arguing that the poor turnout demonstrated a lack of enthusiasm for his proposal and questioned its feasibility.