BSP leader Mayawati launched a scathing critique against both the BJP and Congress, accusing them of conspiring to undermine constitutional reservations. Alleging a collusion between the ruling party and the opposition, she claimed their shared agenda was to either abolish or render ineffective SC, ST, and OBC reservations. Mayawati highlighted their reluctance to conduct a caste-based census nationwide as evidence of their intentions. She criticized their purportedly insincere stance on this critical issue, portraying their actions as mere political maneuvers aimed at securing votes. Her remarks underscored a deep-seated concern over the future of affirmative action in India's socio-political landscape.
25 June,2024 05:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on February 08 in the Upper House of the Parliament. He praised his contribution to the country. He recalled the incident when Dr Manmohan Singh came to the Parliament in a wheelchair to cast his vote against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
08 February,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on January 15 reiterated her party's stand for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and said that her party will contest the polls alone. Addressing a press conference here, the BSP chief said that her party may consider about alliance once the elections are over. Mayawati said, "Last month, I declared Akash Anand as my political successor following which it was being speculated in media that I may soon retire from politics. However, I want to clarify that it's not the case, and I will continue to work towards strengthening the party,".
15 January,2024 03:34 PM IST
Amid the ongoing debate over the Centre’s Uniform Civil Code move, where various leaders from different political parties have expressed their views on the sensitive topic, BSP national president Mayawati extended her support to UCC. She also took a swipe at the BJP government and said, "Our party (BSP) is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP is trying to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country. It is not right to politicise this issue and forcefully implement UCC in the country". UCC refers to a set of common personal laws for all citizens of India and is not based on religion in dealing with marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, among other personal matters.
02 July,2023 01:53 PM ISTCongress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has done nothing for Dalits in Uttar Pradesh and added that the latter is of the view that their plight would drastically change for the better if the Congress Party joins hands with them.
19 February,2016 08:52 AM IST
Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday night arrived in the national capital. Responding to a question thrown by the media, the Deputy CM confirmed that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has spoken to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati, conveyed support to her and offered her a Rajya Sabha (RS) seat from Bihar
20 July,2017 10:39 AM ISTDemanding Bharat Ratna for social reformer Kanshi Ram, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Tuesday said she has demanded the honour for Kanshi Ram in the Rajya Sabha today. She added that his sacrifices should be honoured.
15 March,2016 04:40 PM ISTBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday expressed grief over the Raebareli gangrape incident of a 30-year old mentally challenged woman. She said that the matter of Raebareli incident is unfortunate and painful.
11 March,2016 09:24 PM ISTTaking a jibe on Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ram Shankar Katheria, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday said that had there been BSP government in Uttar Pradesh, the one who delivered hate speech hurting Muslim community's sentiments in Agra would have been behind bars.
03 March,2016 04:00 PM ISTBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday said that they have asked the Centre to include a Dalit in the committee formed to probe the Rohit Vemula suicide case.
24 February,2016 05:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
