Lucknow, August 05 (HS): Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) acting

state president Anupam Mishra, reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) national

president Akhilesh Yadav's statements on Wednesday, said that his changed

meaning of PDA merely reflects electoral opportunism. Those who

until yesterday defined PDA as backward, Dalit, and minority groups have now,

as elections approach, started talking about Brahmins and other upper caste

communities. The public is well aware of the political motive behind this

change.

Anupam Mishra said that those who have periodically made

disrespectful comments about the Sanatan tradition, its symbols, and its

associated beliefs, today's talk of social harmony and respect for all sections

of society does not seem natural to the public. The people of the state

understand well the difference between rhetoric and actual political conduct.

He said that the sudden expression of concern for upper

caste communities today appears to be merely part of an election strategy. If

this sentiment were genuine, it would have been reflected in his public

statements and political behavior even earlier.

Anupam Mishra said that the Rashtriya Lok Dal believes in a

politics of social harmony, respect, and inclusion of all sections of society.

The people of the state will no longer be influenced by mere slogans and

changed definitions, but will make their decisions based on the past conduct

and actions of the leaders.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi