Lucknow, May 5 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed credit for the NDA government's decision to conduct a caste census, calling it a major victory for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance.
Addressing a gathering of the Chauhan community in Lucknow, Yadav also launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of widespread corruption, poor governance, and suppressing dissent.
In a symbolic gesture during the community event, Yadav was crowned on stage by his supporters and presented with a sword and mace.
He unsheathed the sword and raised the mace, drawing cheers from the crowd - a moment that underlined his combative political posture ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Speaking to the media later, Yadav ...