A new school called 'PDA Pathshaala' has opened in Ramnagar, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. This school is different from regular schools. It is run by the Samajwadi Party and teaches children with a political touch. The school was started by party leader Alam Gada. He followed the suggestion of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.
So far, more than 60 students have joined the school. The idea behind this school is to educate students in areas where government schools have been shut down. Alam Gada says this is not just a school, but a movement to raise awareness about education and politics. He also blamed the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government for closing many schools in the state.
The name 'PDA Pathshaala' stands for education for the backward, Dalits, and minorities. These are the groups that Akhilesh Yadav has focused on under the PDA slogan—Pichda (backward), Dalit, and Alpsankhyak (minority). This idea became popular during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and the Samajwadi Party is now using it for future campaigns.
At PDA Pathshaala, children are taught basic education like reading and writing. But there is a twist. Instead of learning “A for Apple” or “B for Ball,” they learn “A for Akhilesh Yadav,” “B for Babasaheb Ambedkar,” “C for Chaudhary Charan Singh,” and “D for Dimple Yadav.” The alphabet is taught using names of political leaders important to the party and social justice movements.
This way of teaching aims to create awareness about social justice and the contributions of backward and minority leaders from an early age. The school also teaches values related to the party’s political beliefs. The goal is to keep students connected with their roots and political identity.
The school has simple classrooms and volunteers who act as teachers. Alam Gada said that Akhilesh Yadav has asked party workers to open similar schools wherever the government has closed schools. He believes this will help children continue their education even if regular schools are not functioning.
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Recently, Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh government’s “school pairing” policy. This policy merges two or more government schools to manage resources and staff. But Akhilesh says the policy is unfair to children from backward and poor communities. He claimed it will reduce access to education for these groups.
He warned that if the government continues to merge schools, the Samajwadi Party will open 'PDA Pathshaala' in every city and village. According to Akhilesh, the BJP is shutting down schools and opening party offices instead. He accused the ruling party of trying to weaken the education system to control people’s minds.
In a social media post, he said, “If BJP bulldozes its will against the High Court’s order and merges schools, we will open PDA Pathshaala wherever children are losing their right to study.” He added, “The BJP must be removed from power if we want to save education.”
The Samajwadi Party is using the PDA Pathshaala as part of its political campaign. By focusing on backward castes, Dalits, and minorities, the party hopes to increase its support base. The success of the PDA formula in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections gave the party confidence.
Now, with the 2027 assembly elections approaching, the Samajwadi Party plans to spread this initiative across the state. The party wants to show that it is serious about education and social justice, especially for the marginalised.
The PDA Pathshaala is not just a school—it’s also a political message. It shows how the Samajwadi Party wants to mix education with awareness of social and political issues. Whether it will make a big impact or not, only time will tell. But for now, children in Saharanpur are learning English in a way no one expected—one political name at a time.
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