The Septa: Asaduddin Owaisi and Pallavi Patel have presented PDM (comprising Backward, Dalit, and Muslim communities) in opposition to Samajwadi Partys PDA (comprising Backward, Dalit, and Minority communities). By jointly announcing PDM, Patel and AIMIM President Owaisi have stirred UPs political landscape.During a press conference, Patel expressed disappointment with the governments treatment of the backward, Dalit, and Muslim communities, noting the silence of opposition parties. In response, they have initiated the PDM Nyay Morcha, a social movement capable of influencing and challenging governments. Here is an analysisof this new alliance is going to workout for Owaisi and Patel.1) Pallavi Patels critiquePallavi Patel criticised the Samajwadi Partys PDA for its inconsistency, highlighting the perpetual shift between minority and dominant statuses.To address this ambiguity, she proposed the creation of M, representing Muslim interests.2. Pallavi Patels alliance shiftDespite contesting and winning assembly elections with the Samajwadi Party, Pallavi Patels departure during the Lok Sabha elections raises questions.Akhilesh Yadav clarified that their alliance was confined to the Assembly, not the Lok Sabha elections.3. Asaduddin Owaisis concernsAsaduddin Owaisi expressed dissatisfaction with SPs performance despite receiving substantial Muslim votes.He criticised BJP for neglecting Muslim interests, solely focusing on their marginalisation.4. Timing of PDM announcementThe delayed announcement of PDM suggests a lack of interest from the Third Front in the initial election phases.With the nomination filing deadline passed for the first phase, attention turns to subsequent phases.5. Third fronts potential strategySpeculations arise regarding the Third Fronts intention to field candidates after the initial phases.6. Political maneuveringAnalysts view Asaduddins meeting with Mukhtar Ansaris family as a strategic move to secure Muslim support.Dharmendra Yadav criticised Owaisis meeting as a ploy to sway Muslim voters.7. Clash of the frontsThe emergence of PDM poses a challenge to the INDIA alliance, sharing similar voter bases.While there might be slight differences between PDA and PDM, their objectives align closely.AIMIMs past electoral performance in UP raises questions about the Third Fronts prospects in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
