Mayawati

Mayawati

National President, Bahujan Samaj Party
Birth DetailsJanuary 15, 1956 | New Delhi
NationalityIndian
LeaguePolitician
EducationB.A., Kalindi Women’s College, Delhi University; B.Ed., VMLG College, Ghaziabad; LLB, Delhi University
Mayawati’s Journey so far ...
  • After being advised by Dalit leader Kanshi Ram to join politics, Mayawati became a member of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) when it was founded by Ram in 1984
  • In 1989, she became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the first time after winning the Lok Sabha elections from Bijnor
  • She was elected to the Rajya Sabha for the first time in 1994
  • In 1995, Mayawati was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first woman from the Dalit community to be elected for the post
  • After a short stint as the CM, she was elected to the state Assembly as an MLA in 1996
  • Mayawati was re-elected for a second term as the CM of UP in 1997. Her second term lasted for six months
  • In 1998, she was re-elected for a second term to the Lok Sabha from the Akbarpur constituency (in UP)
  • She was elected to the Lok Sabha for the third time in 1999
  • In 2002, she was again elected to the UP Assembly
  • Mayawati was elected as the CM of UP for the third time in May 2002
  • In September 2003, she was appointed as the national president of BSP
  • In 2004, she was elected to the Lok Sabha for the fourth time, but she resigned a few months later
  • In July 2004, she was elected to the Rajya Sabha for the second time
  • Mayawati became the CM of UP for the fourth time in 2007. This time, she held the position for the full five-year term
  • She was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha for the third time in 2012

Before you go ...
  • She is the first-ever Dalit woman to become the chief minister of a state
  • Her supporters often refer to her by the nickname Behenji
  • Mayawati is the author of the books Bahujan Samaj Aur Uski Rajniti (2000), Mere Sangarshmai Jeevan Evam Bahujan Movement Ka Safarnama (2006) and A Travelogue of My Struggle-Ridden Life and of Bahujan Samaj (2008)
  • Every year, her birthday is celebrated as Jan Kalyankari Diwas; party workers extend help to the poor and needy on this day

Last Updated: 25/08/2021

Mayawati News

  • BSP chief Mayawati advocates for a dedicated sub-quota system for women from SC, ST, and OBC backgrounds within the proposed 33% women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. She emphasizes that this addition is vital to realize the measure’s intended purpose of genuine empowerment.
  • Mayawati's remarks came a day after a proposal was passed at a 'Samvidhan Sammelan' organised by the Congress in Lucknow, stating that the party would confer the Bharat Ratna on Kanshi Ram if voted to power.
  • Uttar Pradesh politics is increasingly driven by caste ahead of the 2027 elections. Recent controversies and administrative decisions are accelerating caste consolidation. Parties are adapting their strategies, with the BJP attempting to balance Hindutva with caste outreach and the Samajwadi Party focusing on its Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak framework. Caste dynamics are set to dominate the state's political landscape.
  • The Bahujan Samaj Party, a former national third force, faces parliamentary absence for the first time. Once a significant player, the BSP drew a blank in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Its last MP's term ends in November 2026. The party's future hinges on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
  • BSP chief Mayawati urged the Muslim community to directly support her party over the SP and Congress to defeat the BJP's "destructive politics." She argued that despite overwhelming Muslim votes, the SP and Congress have failed to stop the BJP, while the BSP has achieved success with limited Muslim backing.
  • BSP supremo Mayawati has announced her party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections independently. Addressing a rally, she criticized the Samajwadi Party for neglecting Dalit memorials. Mayawati also thanked the BJP government for observing Kanshi Ram's memorial. She stated that BSP has not benefited from past alliances and will forge none for the upcoming polls.
  • Akash Anand has been appointed as the Bahujan Samaj Party's national convener. This promotion makes him the second most powerful leader in the party. Vishwanath Pal confirmed the appointment. He also shared the news on X. The party is preparing for the 2027 UP assembly elections. They aim to form the government in UP again.
  • Ghaziabad police have filed a case against YouTuber Punit Superstar, also known as Prakash Kumar, for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against BSP president Mayawati on Instagram. The FIR was lodged by BSP district president Narendra Mohit, claiming the video insulted the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
  • Mayawati called for the removal of doubts surrounding voter lists, electoral roll revisions, and EVMs as the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Monsoon session commenced. She emphasized the importance of prioritizing public welfare over political differences during the session. Additionally, Mayawati urged Parliament to address the potential economic impact of US tariffs on Indian trade.
  • Parliament is set to have a fiery debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Mayawati urges ruling and opposition parties to rise above partisan politics during the discussion. Top leaders like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S Jaishankar are expected to speak. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge may lead the opposition's response.
  • Mayawati urged both the government and opposition to prioritize national interests over party politics during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, advocating for constructive debates on critical issues like unemployment, women's safety, and national security. She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to address emerging global challenges and threats to India's sovereignty.
  • BSP chief Mayawati advocates for elections via ballot papers, alleging EVM tampering to undermine BSP's success. She accuses rival parties of strategically dividing Dalit votes and cautions against opportunistic groups misleading the Bahujan community. Mayawati also voiced concerns over national security, poverty, unemployment, and the politicization of terror incidents, emphasizing the need for equitable participation of Bahujans in India's growth.
  • Mayawati has appointed her nephew, Akash Anand, as the Bahujan Samaj Party's chief national coordinator, elevating him to the virtual second-in-command position. This decision, made at a party meeting in Delhi, comes a month after Anand's reinstatement following a public apology. Anand expressed gratitude to Mayawati for the opportunity to contribute to the party's mission.
  • Agra has changed since I visited around eight years back - for the better. There is now an Agra Metro, which takes tourists from Taj Mahal to Agra Fort. And you are now driven to the entry of the Taj in a golf cart. While foreigners pay ₹1,300 to enter, Indians pay just ₹250. Indians are reminded that 'Atithi devo bhava' is being made to stand in long queues while foreigners are ushered in quickly to numb the pain of the high ticket price.
  • Akash Anand, the expelled BSP leader and Mayawati's nephew, publicly apologized to Mayawati, seeking forgiveness and expressing his desire to return to the party. He vowed to prioritize the party's interests over family ties and external advice, particularly concerning his in-laws.
  • Chandra Shekhar Azad, ASP president, criticizes BSP's failure to advance Dalit causes and attributes the party's decline to internal conflicts within Mayawati's family. Azad emphasizes the importance of a strong movement against the Modi government's policies and advocates for a caste census, questioning Congress's credibility.
  • Congress leader Udit Raj accused BSP's Mayawati of acting under BJP pressure by ousting her nephew Akash Anand. He invited Akash to join Congress. Raj claimed the BSP has become 'BJP-ised' and that internal pressures led to Mayawati's decision. He suggested that the BSP’s potential alliance with Congress-SP troubled the BJP.
  • Mayawati removed her brother Anand Kumar from the BSP National Coordinator post, allowing him to focus solely on his role as National Vice President. Randhir Beniwal and Ramji Gautam have been appointed as the new national coordinators. Additionally, Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand for his immaturity and arrogance.
  • Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the BSP, citing his influence from his father-in-law Ashok Siddarth, who was also expelled. Despite Akash's tweets expressing respect for Mayawati's decisions and his commitment to the party, Mayawati criticized him for lacking remorse and political maturity in his reaction.
  • BSP chief Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand due to his selfish and arrogant response after being removed from key positions. She cited his lack of political maturity and influence from his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, who was also expelled for factionalism.
  • BSP chief Mayawati has removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and made his father Anand Kumar and Rajya Sabha member Ramji Gautam as national coordinators. Ashok Siddarth, Akash's father-in-law, was expelled from the party for anti-party activities.
  • Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party posts and emphasized that she will not appoint a successor until she is alive. Significant leadership changes were made, with her brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam being appointed as national coordinators.
  • Former Lok Sabha MP Udit Raj has accused BSP chief Mayawati of strangling the Bahujan social movement and has called for political action against her. He stated that her actions have harmed the cause of social justice and criticized her leadership's impact on party workers and supporters.
  • Mayawati, the BSP chief, introduces her 26-year-old nephew Ishan Anand at a party meeting, sparking speculation about his entry into politics. This move follows the introduction of her elder nephew Akash Anand, who holds key party responsibilities. Mayawati's focus remains on preserving her Dalit vote bank amidst growing competition from the Azad Samaj Party.
  • The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently without forming any alliances. BSP chief Mayawati emphasized the party's commitment to the poor and oppressed, urging voters to choose BSP candidates dedicated to public welfare, and called on the Election Commission to ensure fair and unbiased polls.
  • Mayawati accuses the Congress of disrespecting Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and favoring capitalists. She contrasts this with BSP's grassroots support and reliance on workers' donations. She alleges that Congress publicly opposes capitalists but benefits from their contributions and uses Ambedkar's name for deceptive politics. Mayawati urges people to be cautious of Congress's tactics.
  • BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the "Leader of Propaganda," "Photography," and "Panga," accusing him of instigating violence against BJP MPs. BSP leader Mayawati condemned both BJP and Congress for politicizing Ambedkar's legacy. Parliamentary protests erupted over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, leading to a scuffle and injuries to two BJP MPs.
  • BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the "Leader of Propaganda," "Photography," and "Panga," accusing him of instigating violence against BJP MPs. Mayawati, BSP supremo, criticized both BJP and Congress, deeming them "two sides of the same coin" for exploiting Ambedkar's name for political gain.
  • BSP chief Mayawati criticized Congress's protests over alleged disrespect to B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, calling it deceptive. She accused both Congress and BJP of exploiting Ambedkar's name for votes. Mayawati asserted that only BSP governments truly honored Ambedkar, while other parties, including the SP, actively undermined his legacy.
  • Parliamentary bag battles sparked controversy. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried bags supporting Palestine and Bangladesh. BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi countered with a 1984-labelled bag. The winter session struggled. Question Hour was severely disrupted in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Parliamentary productivity took a hit.
  • BSP chief Mayawati criticised Congress for neglecting the plight of Dalit Hindus in Bangladesh while focusing on Muslim voters in India. She accused Congress of prioritizing political gains over Dalit welfare and urged the BJP government to ensure their safe return from Bangladesh. Mayawati also condemned opposition parties for exploiting communal divides in Sambhal for political gain.
  • BSP chief Mayawati alleged irregularities, including fake voting, in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Expressing concern over the use of EVMs, she announced that her party will not contest any by-elections until the Election Commission takes strict measures to prevent such practices.
  • The Supreme Court issued an order against the use of bulldozers by governments. Opposition parties lauded the decision. They called the government's actions illegal and divisive. Leaders from Congress, SP, TMC, RJD, and BSP expressed their views. BJP leaders stated that the court's order would be followed.
  • Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are crafting catchy slogans ahead of the bypolls, emphasizing unity and criticizing opponents for divisive tactics. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav trade barbs over slogans, while BSP's Mayawati criticizes both parties for misleading rhetoric. Voting is set for November 13.
  • Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other opposition leaders criticized the BJP-led UP government over an alleged custodial death in Lucknow, accusing the police of brutality. The government has filed a murder case against the accused officers and assured strict action.
  • Mayawati announced that the BSP will avoid alliances with regional forces in any state, citing past unsatisfactory results and maintaining distance from BJP and Congress-led alliances. Through a review meeting, strategic decisions were made to focus on protecting party cadres and adhering to its core values.
  • BSP chief Mayawati criticized the casteist tendencies within Haryana's Jat community, attributing her party's poor electoral performance to it. She remarked on the significant voting division between Jat and non-Jat communities and the infighting within the Chautala family, which benefited the BJP.
  • Haryana will have a Dalit deputy chief minister if the BSP-INLD alliance wins the October 5 polls, says BSP supremo Mayawati. Abhay Singh Chautala will be the chief minister with two deputies. Mayawati also demanded a caste census. Welfare measures like free cooking gas cylinders and cash doles were announced by Chautala.
  • BSP leader Mayawati has urged Dalit leaders to break ties with Congress and other 'casteist parties' ahead of Haryana assembly elections. She accused these parties of using Dalit leaders only during tough times and sidelining them later. Mayawati called for following Dr BR Ambedkar's path and distancing from such parties.
  • BSP leader Mayawati claims Uttar Pradesh residents have lost faith in BJP and INDIA bloc parties. She urges her party to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of upcoming bypolls. The BSP aims to address issues like poverty, unemployment, and inflation while criticizing the government's failure to provide adequate relief and security.
  • BSP Chief Mayawati has endorsed the 'One Nation One Election' system after the Union Cabinet approved recommendations for simultaneous elections. The High-Level Committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, highlighted political and economic benefits, including policy stability and reduced financial burden. The proposal aims to enhance voter confidence and streamline governance.
  • The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is focusing on the upcoming Haryana assembly elections and Uttar Pradesh by-elections to regain political ground. Akash Anand, nephew of BSP chief Mayawati, is set to play a key role. After setbacks in recent elections, the party aims to connect with youth and strengthen its position.
  • Mayawati claims the 2019 BSP-SP alliance failed because Akhilesh Yadav stopped taking her calls after their poor election results. Yadav refutes this, saying he was unaware of the split and tried to contact Mayawati. The BSP is distributing a booklet to reconnect with its cadre ahead of crucial by-polls in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on reservation during his US tour. Shah accused Gandhi of exposing Congress' anti-reservation stance. BJP leaders, including Rajnath Singh and Chirag Paswan, along with BSP's Mayawati, also condemned Gandhi's statement, asserting that the BJP supports the reservation system.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday attacked the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on the issue of reservations and alleged that the Congress is conspiring to abolish the reservation system.
  • Mayawati, leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, criticised the Congress for allegedly using the issue of caste-based census as a political ploy to regain power. She accused Congress of having an anti-reservation mindset and warned that the party might end reservations if it comes to power. She urged people to be cautious of Congress's intentions.
  • Mayawati has asked the UP government and the Samajwadi Party to stop 'bulldozer politics' and focus on addressing wild animal attacks in Uttar Pradesh. She also called for strict action against a private ambulance driver accused of rape.
  • BSP president Mayawati praised the Supreme Court's stance that families should not be punished for the crimes of their kin, urging legal action against criminals instead. The court plans to set nationwide guidelines following petitions demanding no further demolition of properties of accused rioters and violent individuals.
  • Mayawati, after being re-elected as BSP president, noted that the country's politics is now driven by 'anti-BJPism'. She criticized the Centre's lack of action against the Supreme Court's sub-categorisation order within SCs. Despite electoral setbacks, she emphasized the BSP's dedication to the progress and prosperity of bahujans.
  • Mayawati, 68, is a four-time former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. BSP founder Kanshi Ram had declared her as his political successor more than two decades ago. She was elected the party president for the first time in 2003, a post that has remained with her ever since.
  • Mayawati denied reports of her retirement, dismissing them as fake news by 'casteist media'. The BSP leader reiterated her dedication to the party, affirming her decision to remain active in politics. She attributed these rumors to her naming Akash Anand as her successor, reaffirming her commitment to the Bahujan Samaj movement.
  • Mayawati, BSP chief, accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being silent on the Supreme Court's August 1 decision on sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. She claimed their silence is anti-reservation and emphasized the need for SC/ST and OBC communities to independently fight for reservation protections and rights.
  • "BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision regarding the sub-classification of SC/ST and the creamy layer among them due to the conspiracy against reservation by parties like BJP and Congress and their collusion to make it ineffective and eventually end it," BSP president Mayawati said in a post in Hindi on X.
  • On Sunday, opposition parties criticized the government's decision to hire public servants through lateral entry, arguing it would remove reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The BJP defended the move, stating it aims to introduce transparency in a practice initiated under the Congress-led UPA. Opposition parties including the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) accused the BJP of using this method to appoint their ideological allies to high positions discreetly.
  • Mayawati, the chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party, applauded the Allahabad High Court's recent decision to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions in Uttar Pradesh. She stated that the verdict highlights the state government's failure to conduct the selection process fairly. The High Court annulled the selection lists released in June 2020 and January 2022 and ordered the preparation of a new list within three months.
  • Hindenburg Research's allegations against SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch are impacting the Centre's credibility, BSP chief Mayawati stated on Tuesday. She suggested that a high-level inquiry should have been ordered by now.
  • Mayawati declared that the Bahujan Samaj Party will participate in all 10 upcoming assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh. She criticized the BJP for neglecting key issues like poverty and unemployment, and accused the party of causing social rifts. She also commented on the Congress's stance on reservation and sub-classification within SCs and STs.
  • The Congress and the BJP have been reaping electoral gains by indulging in politics of religion and caste. But now it is time to focus on saving reservation, and ending poverty, unemployment, inflation, and backwardness, she said in another post. "In view of the doubts, apprehensions and objections raised on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill presented in Parliament today, it is appropriate to send this Bill to the Standing Committee of the House for better consideration. It would be better if the government does not hurry on such sensitive issues," she added.
  • BSP chief Mayawati voiced her opposition to the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to create sub-classes within Scheduled Castes for reservations. She asserted that SCs and STs have historically faced discrimination as a whole group, hence subclassification is inappropriate. The court's ruling aims to aid the most socially and educationally backward groups within SCs.
  • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by demanding a DNA test of accused Moid Khan in the Ayodhya gangrape case. BJP criticised Yadav, accusing him of defending a "paedophile." Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad accused SP of shielding the accused. Yadav called for justice through DNA tests for all accused and government assistance for the victim's family. Mayawati questioned SP's DNA test demand. BJP leaders alleged Khan's SP affiliation. Ayodhya police arrested Khan and his employee for raping a 12-year-old girl.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday took a dig at the SP for appointing Mata Prasad Pandey, a Brahmin face, Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly, alleging the Akhilesh Yadav-led party ignored the PDA community after taking their votes in the Lok Sabha polls. Yadav formulated the PDA acronym before the Lok Sabha polls and alleged his rival parties have done nothing for the PDA -- 'Picchde, Dalit and Alpsankhyak' (backwards, Dalits and minorities) -- community.
  • BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati has criticised the BJP over a party MP's demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram. Mayawati argued that the BJP should either award the highest civilian honour to the BSP founder or stop misleading Dalits. She also criticized the Union Budget for not giving proper attention to poor and backward states like Uttar Pradesh, which has a large population.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati called for scrapping the NEET, citing irregularities and mental distress for candidates. Opposition parties criticized the BJP-led government for alleged malpractices in the exam. The Supreme Court dismissed pleas for re-test, saying there was no evidence of systemic breach.
  • The BSP supremo said that it is essential for government employees to work within the framework of the Constitution and the law with impartiality for public interest and welfare. The Congress on Sunday had cited a purported government order issued last week to claim that a "ban" on the participation of government employees in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has been removed.
  • "The decision by the Congress government of Karnataka to give the 50 per cent reservations to the local people at the administrative posts and 75 per reservations for the non-administrative posts at the non-administrative posts in the private companies is more than a dispute of right and wrong," Mayawati said.
  • On July 12, in a milestone decision, DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Singh rejected Manusmriti inclusion in the Law Faculty syllabus amid strong opposition. Former UP CM Mayawati and Union Minister Pradhan praised the move, shared widely on X. The Academic Council didn't back it, as Manusmriti contradicts India's secular, welfare-focused constitution.
  • Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) have announced a joint alliance for the Haryana Assembly polls later this year. The BSP will contest 37 out of 90 assembly seats in Haryana, while the rest will be contested by the INLD. The alliance is based on people's feelings to oust the ruling BJP from power and keep the Congress party at bay.
  • Leaders demand accountability for the Hathras stampede killing 121. Mayawati and Left leaders blame Bhole Baba, condemning superstition. Yogi Adityanath's regime faces criticism; Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav blame administration. Samajwadi Party seeks better compensation. CPI demands punishment for organisers and baba. Mayawati discusses Dalit suffering. CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury demands godmen norms.
  • BSP chief Mayawati condemned Tamil Nadu leader K Armstrong's murder by a gang near his Perambur house, urging immediate action. She will visit Chennai on Sunday. CM Stalin was shocked, ordered a swift investigation, and reported arrests of eight suspects. Both leaders posted condolences on X. Mayawati plans to meet Armstrong's grieving family.
  • After BSP leader K Armstrong's tragic murder near his Chennai home, BSP workers protested outside the hospital where his body was autopsied, demanding a CBI inquiry and CM Stalin's resignation. The protest caused traffic chaos, leading to several detentions by Chennai Police. BSP chief Mayawati plans to visit Chennai, urging peace and immediate government action. Meanwhile, CM Stalin assured swift justice for the suspects arrested in the case, expressing condolences to Armstrong's family and supporters.
  • Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), near his residence in Chennai. He extended heartfelt condolences to Armstrong's family, friends, and followers, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu Congress leaders are in close contact with the state government to ensure swift justice for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also condemned the assassination, assuring expedited police action to bring the perpetrators to justice. BSP Chief Mayawati strongly condemned the killing, urging the state government to swiftly punish those responsible.
  • Several suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, but doubts persist among political leaders and supporters regarding their involvement. Armstrong was brutally killed by a gang near his home in Perambur, prompting calls for a CBI investigation from his supporters who allege a planned murder and intelligence failure. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and ordered swift police action, but opposition leaders criticized the DMK government for failing to maintain law and order, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence under its tenure.
  • Taking to 'X', Malviya wrote, "Tamilnadu BSP chief, a Dalit, is hacked to death. Expect Third Time Fail Rahul Gandhi to maintain radio silence, just like the hooch tragedy, because the Congress depends on the DMK for its relevance in TN." "This kind of perverse politics is the ugly face of Balak Buddhi", he added.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the assassination of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, Mr. Armstrong, by unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai. He ordered the police to conduct the case expeditiously and bring the culprits to justice. Eight suspects have been arrested and a special team has been formed to investigate the murder.
  • BSP president Mayawati criticised the BJP and Congress governments, accusing them of making the Constitution casteist, communal, and capitalistic through various amendments. She stated that they have strayed from the egalitarian and secular principles of Dr BR Ambedkar, and failed to implement the Mandal Commission report for OBC reservation benefits. She deemed their actions as inappropriate political manipulation of the Constitution.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati reversed her decision on Sunday and announced Akash Anand as her successor. BSP spokesperson Sarvar Malik informed that Akash Anand will assume the role of national coordinator. Previously, Mayawati had removed her nephew Akash Anand as her political heir and from his party position until he matures. Akash Anand had been appointed as the National Coordinator of BSP. On Saturday, the party released a list of 13 star campaigners for the upcoming Uttarakhand Assembly by-elections, with party chief Mayawati and her nephew Akash Anand included in the lineup.
  • Newly elected SP MP R K Chaudhary criticizes BSP chief Mayawati for neglecting the Bahujan movement, leading to BSP's defeat. SP under Akhilesh Yadav aims for social equality for backward castes with 'PDA' slogan.
  • Actor Kamaal Rashid Khan has been booked by police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh for allegedly making objectionable remarks against BSP chief Mayawati. The FIR was lodged by the BSP's district unit chief Sushil Kumar at Deoband police station. Khan, also known as KRK, is from Fulas Akbarpur area in the district and made the remarks in a post on X.
  • BSP candidates in Morena and Satna got over 1 lakh votes each in 2024 polls. BJP's Shivmangal Tomar and Ganesh Singh won with significant victory margins.
  • BJP won 25 out of 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, with a decreased vote share. Congress clinched Banaskantha, preventing BJP's consecutive victories. BSP had a lower vote share than NOTA.
  • The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha elections, losing core Jatav voters. Mayawati's post-poll ambitions were undermined, and Chandrashekhar Azad emerged as an alternative. BSP's decline was attributed to strategic missteps, internal dissent, and the BJP's welfare schemes, leading to a significant drop in vote share.
  • After a total loss in the Lok Sabha polls, BSP president Mayawati criticized the Muslim community for not understanding the party despite significant representation. She announced future electoral opportunities for Muslims will be reconsidered. The BSP, which won 10 seats in 2019, will conduct a deep analysis of the defeat.
  • The decline of the BSP in Uttar Pradesh during the Lok Sabha election benefited the INDIA alliance, as both the SP and BJP captured a share of BSP's votes. BSP's vote share decline was advantageous for the INDIA Bloc, with SP and Congress attracting a significant portion of the BSP's former votes.
  • Mayawati-led BSP faced a setback in the recent UP elections, losing its electoral charm among Dalits. The party failed to win any seats after winning 10 in the previous polls.
  • Staring at one of its worst electoral defeats from Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party is trailing behind in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the BSP has garnered about 1.92 per cent votes in the country and 9.16 per cent votes in Uttar Pradesh, as per Election Commission data.
  • BSP chief Mayawati criticized BJP and Congress policies at an election rally in Gorakhpur. She expressed confidence in NDA's defeat due to their wrong policies. Mayawati urged people to vote BSP for welfare for all.
  • Among the key contestants are Dharmendra Pradhan (BJP) from Sambalpur (Odisha), Manoj Tiwari (BJP) and Kanhaiya Kumar (Congress) from North East Delhi, Maneka Gandhi (BJP) from Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mehbooba Mufti (PDP) from Anantnag-Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir), Abhijit Gangopadhyay (BJP) from Tamluk (West Bengal), and BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar (Karnal, Haryana), Naveen Jindal (Kurukshetra) and Rao Inderjit Singh (Gurgaon).
  • Maneka Gandhi faces uphill battle in Sultanpur as BJP offers limited support. Yogi Adityanath rallies for her, while son Varun Gandhi joins last-minute campaigning. Despite family visits, opposition largely absent. Confident of victory, she focuses on local issues. Controversies over dynasty politics and residency debated as election nears.
  • The ruling BJP has fielded Kripashankar Singh, the former home minister of Maharashtra, from the seat against Samajwadi Party candidate Babu Singh Kushwaha, who was a minister in the BSP government.
  • The seat was a BSP bastion between 1996 and 2004 during which Mayawati won the seat thrice. In 2019, BSP candidate Ritesh Pandey won the seat for the SP-BSP alliance but switched over to the BJP in February this year and is now contesting from the party. He is being challenged by Lalji Verma, one of the founding members of the BSP and Mayawati's trusted lieutenant. Verma has been a seven-time MLA and minister in many BSP governments in the state. Currently, he is the sitting SP MLA from Katehari.
  • Approximately 58% voter turnout recorded in Uttar Pradesh during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with detailed polling information and candidate updates.
  • UP Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 5: In the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati emphasized the importance of development and welfare issues while casting her vote in Lucknow. She urged all political parties to prioritize these issues. Mayawati expressed hope for a change in power this election, noting the public's silent but observant demeanor. Over 8.95 crore voters across various states and union territories will decide the fate of 695 candidates. Key leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, and others are contesting in this phase.
  • Mayawati criticizes BJP for taking credit for free rations on 'X'. She deems it inappropriate to seek votes in return. PM Modi and BJP leaders promote the scheme in rallies. Rations funded by tax money. Mayawati is the former UP CM. Congress, Mallikarjun Kharge, and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticize the BJP's approach.
  • Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday said if her party is voted to power, it will carve a separate state of Bundelkhand - the region that straddles the states of Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh. Addressing an election rally in Jhansi, Mayawati said, "There have been demands for carving a separate Bundelkhand state. If our government is formed (at the Centre), then we will take positive steps in this regard. Bundelkhand will definitely be made a separate state."
  • Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made innumerable promises regarding good days for the poor, weak, middle class and other working sections of the society but in reality, not even a quarter of those have been fulfilled.
  • Addressing an election rally in Kannauj, the constituency from where the SP chief is seeking election, the BSP president recalled how Yadav, during his government, had changed the names of the districts named by her government after the great men born in the "Dalit, shoshit and pichhda varg" (Dalit, oppressed and backward class).
  • Akash Anand, divested of his role as the BSP's national coordinator by his aunt and party president Mayawati, expressed full respect for her decision, portraying her as a role model for the Bahujan community. He pledged to continue advocating for the Bhim Mission until his last breath. Anand's acknowledgment followed Mayawati's recent decision to strip him of his responsibilities as the party's national coordinator and successor, citing the need for his further development.
  • BSP leader Mayawati announced on X that her nephew, Akash Anand, has been removed as her political heir and from his role as National Coordinator of the BSP until he matures.
  • BSP replaced Jaunpur candidate Shrikala Reddy with Shyam Singh Yadav. Dhananjay Singh's wife felt hurt by the move, calling it a conspiracy. Babu Singh Kushwaha, a former BSP leader, is contesting.
  • The BSP has changed its candidate for Jaunpur, replacing Srikala Reddy with sitting MP Shyam Singh Yadav, following a call from BSP chief Mayawati. This decision comes after former MP Dhananjay Singh's wife, Srikala Reddy, was initially given the ticket. Dhananjay Singh was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a 2020 case of kidnapping and extortion. Although granted bail by the Allahabad High Court, his sentence was not suspended.
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