India, May 5 -- LUCKNOW Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed that Lucknow got recognition on the international level due to the development work done during his party's regime, reiterating that SP will form the 'PDA' government in the state in 2027.

"There was world class development in UP during the SP government. The signature building of the police headquarters was praised by cricket legend Kapil Dev ji. Similarly, an international cricket stadium was built, where international and IPL cricket matches are being held," he said addressing party leaders and workers from various districts at the party headquarters.

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