Despite rumours and speculation about her retirement from politics, BSP chief Mayawati has released a statement denying any such plans and reaffirming her commitment to remain active in the political sphere. The statement also addresses whispers of her being offered the position of President of India, clarifying that she has no intention of stepping away from politics. This comes as the BSP struggles to maintain its relevance in Uttar Pradesh, with only one MLA in the state legislative assembly and no seats won in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
The Bahujan Samaj Party and Indian National Lok Dal have joined forces to contest the Haryana elections together, with the aim of defeating "anti-people parties" and forming a new government. The alliance has allocated seats in a fair and respectful manner and is focused on addressing the needs of the marginalized communities. This move by BSP chief Mayawati, who has recalled her nephew Akash Anand to the stage, is seen as an effort to expand the party's presence beyond its stronghold of Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu state president of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), was brutally killed outside his house in Chennai by six bike-borne men. An advocate and known Dalit leader, his murder has been condemned by BSP chief Mayawati who has demanded swift action and justice from the state government. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the motive behind the gruesome killing.
BSP president Mayawati has slammed the BJP and Congress, accusing them of turning the Indian Constitution into a casteist, communal, and capitalist document. At a press conference, Mayawati stated that both parties have made various amendments to the Constitution, going against the ideals of Bhimrao Ambedkar. She also criticized them for not implementing the Mandal Commission report on OBC reservations. Meanwhile, producer Vashu Bhagnani has denied facing financial issues and announced plans for a new animation series.
In a surprise move, BSP chief Mayawati has declared her nephew Akash Anand as her successor and the party's national coordinator. This comes after her previous decision to relieve him of his post in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections. With this announcement, Mayawati hopes that Akash Anand will emerge as a mature leader in the interest of the party and its movement. This move also comes after the BSP's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, where they failed to win a single seat in UP.
Despite BJP's victory in the Lok Sabha elections, its seat count in Uttar Pradesh dropped significantly compared to 2019 due to the absence of BSP from the opposition alliance. In 16 seats, which were won by the BJP or its allies, the BSP received more votes than the winning margin. These seats include Aligarh, Amroha, Meerut, and Shahjahanpur. Had the BSP joined the India Bloc, the outcome could have been different and the BJP's seat count might have decreased in all 16 of these constituencies.
Mayawati, leader of the BSP party, failed to secure any seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Despite this defeat, Mayawati has announced that she will continue to field Muslim candidates in future elections. She believes this decision will benefit the party and prevent major losses in the future. However, after a thorough analysis of the election results, Mayawati plans to make necessary changes for the betterment of the party.
After a poor performance in the Lok Sabha election, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati has acknowledged the need for better representation of Muslims within her party. In order to avoid similar setbacks in the future, Mayawati has promised to give more opportunities to the community in future elections. This move comes after the BSP had fielded 35 Muslim candidates, in an effort to broaden their support base.