{
  "id": 302734,
  "title": "'Changing colours like chameleon': Mayawati slams Akhilesh over PDA's 'Pandit' twist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/changing-colours-like-chameleon-mayawati-slams-akhilesh-over-pdas",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T08:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/changing-colours-like-a-chameleon-mayawati-hits-akhilesh-over-pandit-twist-in-sps-pda-formula/articleshow/133049154.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BSP leader Mayawati has harshly criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) for allegedly altering its political stance for electoral purposes after SP chief Akhilesh Yadav redefined the party's PDA formula to include \"Pandit\". Mayawati claimed that the SP is attempting to draw Brahmin voters by exploiting their growing support for the BSP, particularly among upper-caste communities. She emphasized that while the BSP is an Ambedkarite party committed to the welfare of all, the SP has shown a willingness to change colors like a chameleon to suit its narrow casteist politics and electoral interests. The conflict between the former chief ministers intensified as Uttar Pradesh prepares for upcoming assembly elections.",
  "summary": "BSP chief Mayawati criticized the Samajwadi Party's changing political stance. She accused the SP of altering its PDA formula for electoral gains. Mayawati stated the SP now targets Brahmin voters after noticing BSP's growing support. She urged all communities to remain vigilant against SP's casteist politics. Such deceptive strategies offer short-term benefits but not societal welfare.",
  "key_points": [
    "BSP leader Mayawati criticizes SP for electoral tactics.",
    "Akhilesh Yadav redefines SP's PDA formula to include Pandit.",
    "Mayawati accuses SP of chameleon-like color changes for narrow casteist politics."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}