Moradabad. These days, the echo of ‘PDA’ i.e. Backward, Dalit and Minority formula is being heard the most in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party (SP) high command is confident that if this triangle is brought together on one platform, then the path to power in the state can become easier. Under this strategy, PDA Panchayats are going on in different corners of the state. These days political temperature is rising in Thakurdwara assembly seat of Moradabad district also. The decoration of chaupals in every village and the increasing activism of SP leaders have intensified the stir in local politics. Now the biggest question floating in the corridors is whether any impact of these PDA Panchayats is really visible on the land of Thakurdwara, or is it just election rumours?
In fact, the politics of Thakurdwara has always revolved around caste and social equations. Experts say that in view of the upcoming assembly elections, SP has put in its full strength here. For the last few months, there has been continuous violence in the rural areas of Thakurdwara. PDA Panchayat in Thakurdwara is being organised. Through these meetings, not only are local issues being aired, but efforts are being made to make the Dalits and backward people realize how important their participation is in power. Political experts believe that elections may be far away, but the game of preparing the ground has already begun.
Thakurdwara’s political mood and SP’s move
If we look at the history of Thakurdwara assembly constituency and its election data, it becomes clear that the Muslim voters here have traditionally been inclined towards the Samajwadi Party. But it is no longer easy to sail the electoral boat on the strength of just one class. This is the reason why SP now wants to strongly pull the backward and Dalit vote bank along with Muslim votes into its fold. According to political pundits, if this ‘PDA’ equation is completely successful on the ground, then it will become impossible for the opposition parties to breach this fort.
Activity of Chaupal and big faces in every village
It is being told that political discussions have become common these days in the remote villages of Thakurdwara. Many local SP chieftains and ticket claimants are busy consolidating their ground in the name of these Panchayats. Especially leaders like Engineer Iqbal and Mujahid Ali are continuously visiting the villages. They are sitting in Chaupals, listening to the problems of the people and propagating the policies of SP. According to the local people, this premature activism of the leaders is giving them a strong identity among the public, which can benefit them in the upcoming ticket distribution and main elections.
Are the equations of Thakurdwara really changing?
Now the biggest question is whether these Panchayats are changing the ground reality? The exact answer to this will be known only in the coming time, but some initial indications are definitely visible. In this area of Moradabad, political participation of youth is now more visible than before. Efforts have been intensified to bridge the gap that existed between backward classes and minorities. However, there is also a discussion at the local level that elections are not won just by holding meetings or gathering crowds. To win elections, booth management, strong organization and the wind blowing at the last moment matters most. BJP is also not sitting quietly in this area, due to which the contest is expected to be very interesting.
At present, a picture of a direct contest between SP and BJP seems to be emerging in Thakurdwara. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see how successful the narrative being created through these Panchayats is. If Samajwadi Party is successful in its mission, then the result of Thakurdwara in the 2027 assembly elections can be shocking. At present, these Panchayats have definitely brought warmth in the cold political air and the visits of the leaders have completely rebooted the rural politics.
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