In a recent post on social media platform 'X', Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati supported Delhi University's decision to reject a proposal on teaching Manusmriti in its Department of Law. She emphasized that the Indian Constitution, written by Baba Saheb Ambedkar, upholds humanism and secularism, which is in complete contrast to the principles of Manusmriti. The BSP leader deemed any attempt to promote Manusmriti as inappropriate, as it goes against the self-respect of marginalized communities and women.
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and BSP president Mayawati welcomed the decision of Delhi University Vice Chancellor to reject a proposal to include the controversial Hindu text 'Manusmriti' in the Law Faculty curriculum. She stated that the text does not align with the principles of Indian Constitution as envisioned by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also assured that the government is committed to upholding the true spirit of the Constitution and there is no question of including any controversial portion in the curriculum.