'P' In PDA Has Changed From Pichhda To Pandit: CM Yogi Adityanath Attacks SP At Kalyan Singh Memorial In Lucknow

CM Yogi Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party while paying tribute to former CM Kalyan Singh on his fifth death anniversary in Lucknow. Yogi criticised the SP over its alleged absence from the tribute and said its PDA formulation had changed, while recalling Singh’s role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

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Lucknow, August 21, 2026: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Girgit ki tarah rang badalne wali party ke log PDA ko kaise paribhashit karte hain. Kabhi inka 'P' Pichhda tha, phir Pandit ho gaya. Dekhna, ek din ye log 'P' se Pakistan kar denge.” He pointed out that the Samajwadi Party’s statements cannot be trusted, and no one can predict what they will say next. They are like vultures that dry up the very tree they perch on.

CM further remarked, "The most distressing thing was that while Mayawati came and paid tribute to Babuji as a matter of courtesy and values, the SP chief neither came personally to pay homage nor expressed even a few words in his memory. It was extremely unfortunate and shameful. It was an insult to every Hindu who believes that Babuji dedicated his life to Sanatan values and Hindu pride."

राजस्थान के पूर्व राज्यपाल, उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री, 'पद्म विभूषण' ‘बाबूजी’ कल्याण सिंह जी की 5वीं पुण्यतिथि एवं 'हिंदू गौरव दिवस' के अवसर पर लखनऊ में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में…https://t.co/gqwYKyO60g

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 21, 2026

Hindu Gaurav Diwas

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the 'Hindu Gaurav Diwas' programme organised on Friday at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on the fifth death anniversary of former Chief Minister and Padma Vibhushan Kalyan Singh. On the occasion, he paid floral tribute to the portrait of former Chief Minister and former Governor of Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, Padma Vibhushan Kalyan Singh 'Babuji.'

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Referring to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement, the Chief Minister said, "Babuji was never a person who worked under pressure. He (Kalyan Singh) often said: 'Kalyan Singh may break, but he cannot bend.'"

CM Yogi further stated, "Babuji upheld this principle throughout his life. During the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, he had clearly stated that struggle was acceptable, losing power was acceptable, but insulting Lord Shri Ram was not. Today, when people see the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Ram Lalla enshrined there, the memory of Babuji naturally comes to mind. He openly supported the Ram Janmabhoomi movement led by saints under the guidance of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the leadership of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. He lost power but firmly declared that bullets would not be fired on Ram devotees."

Attack On Samajwadi Party

The Chief Minister highlighted, "Babuji dedicated his life to values, and that became his identity. The SP leadership did not merely insult Babuji at the time of his passing; disrespecting great figures is a habit of theirs."

He added, "Although Kannauj has long been associated with the Samajwadi Party, the SP leadership removed Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's name from the government medical college established there. The BJP government restored Babasaheb's name. Similarly, a college in Mainpuri named after Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar also had her name removed by the SP government. The BJP government later established a new medical college in Auraiya in the name of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar."

The Chief Minister remarked that the life of Kalyan Singh remains a source of inspiration for every Indian who believes that the nation comes first and that India's Sanatan values and ideals are paramount. He said the day serves as an occasion for all of us to observe Hindu Gaurav Diwas and imbibe inspiration from the memories and life of Babuji.

Kalyan Singh’s Legacy

CM Yogi stated, "A person does not become great because of a position; greatness comes from one's thinking and actions. Born into a humble farmer's family in Atrauli, Kalyan Singh rose through dedication, commitment to principles, and service to the nation. As a disciplined volunteer shaped by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, he efficiently discharged important constitutional responsibilities as a farmer, teacher, legislator, minister, chief minister, Member of Parliament, and governor."

The Chief Minister said, "Babuji's life was marked by simplicity, discipline, devotion, and struggle. He fought against injustice and oppression and devoted his entire life to protecting Sanatan values and serving the poor of the villages, the food-provider farmers, the youth, and every section of society."

The Chief Minister launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party leadership over its conduct following Kalyan Singh's demise. He stated, "Babuji was a BJP leader but also a source of inspiration for everyone. After his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled all engagements and came directly from Delhi to Lucknow to pay tribute."

Tributes After His Death

CM Yogi remarked, "From SGPGI to Babuji's residence, from there to Aligarh, and finally to Narora for the last rites, the Prime Minister and members of his Cabinet were present. But the SP chief not only stayed away from these events, he did not even utter two words of tribute."

The Chief Minister stated that Babuji gave Uttar Pradesh a distinct identity and worked to create a better environment against politics that generated an identity crisis among the youth. He offered a new vision and direction for young people.

He added, "Today a divine statue of Babuji can be seen at Uttar Pradesh's first cancer institute, which has also been named after him. The government medical college established by the BJP's double-engine government in Bulandshahr has also been named after Kalyan Singh."

The Chief Minister said, "By safeguarding Sanatan values, Kalyan Singh paved the way for the construction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya by ending the 'structure of slavery' at the Ram Janmabhoomi site. It is the duty of followers of Sanatan Dharma to remain devoted to such a personality. To keep Babuji's memories alive and carry forward this legacy, everyone must contribute."

CM Yogi also thanked Rajveer Singh 'Raju Bhaiya' and Sandeep Singh for continuously preserving and promoting this tradition.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna, MP Sakshi Maharaj, Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal, Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Minister and Kalyan Singh's grandson Sandeep Singh, Ministers Rakesh Sachan, Aseem Arun, JPS Rathore, former MP and Babuji's son Rajveer Singh 'Raju Bhaiya', Ministers Rajni Tiwari, Dr Sanjay Nishad, Dr Arun Saxena, Dayashankar Mishra Dayalu, Dharmveer Prajapati, BJP Vice President Dr Neeraj Singh, MLAs Rajeshwar Singh and Yogesh Shukla, among others, were present on the occasion.

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