Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, along with senior leader Shivpal Yadav, addressed election gatherings in Budaun. The constituency, once an SP stronghold, was won by the BJP in 2019. Budaun has a significant Muslim and Yadav voter base. Shah emphasized the Ram temple issue and alleged family bias within the Yadav family, aiming to consolidate the Hindu vote. Meanwhile, the SP focused on its 'PDA' strategy (backward, Dalits, and minorities) and outreach to its Muslim-Yadav base.
