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Mayawati

Mayawati

Kumari Mayawati, also known as Mayawati, is a renowned Indian politician who has been serving the nation in this field for over a decade. 65-year-old, Mayawati is the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Mayawati is considered as an icon among the Dalits and is popularly hailed as “Behenji” or sister. Mayawati has been an important member of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) since its inception in 1984 and is now serving as the president of the party. She created history by becoming the first-ever female Scheduled Caste member to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state. Mayawati has served four separate terms as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in the year 1995, 1997, 2002-2003, and 2007-2012 . Mayawati's rise from humble beginnings has been called a "miracle of democracy" by former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Mayawati was born on January 15, 1956 in Delhi. Her father Prabhu Das was a postal employee at Badalpur in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Her mother's name was Ram Rati. In 1975, Mayawati completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Kalindi Women’s College, in Delhi. She earned a B.Ed. from VMLG College, Ghaziabad in 1976. Thereafter, Mayawati did her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Delhi University in 1983. The Bahujan Samaj Party will fight the 2022 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh alone. Mayawati had stated that BSP will win the election with absolute majority just like they did in the 2007 assembly polls. In Punjab, the BSP will be contesting the polls with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) i.e., former ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Uttar Pradesh, UP bypolls, UP by-elections 2024, BSP

Uttar Pradesh bypolls: BSP announces candidates on eight seats | FULL LIST

Oct 24, 2024, 03:57 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh by-polls are slated to be held on nine Assembly seats including Meerapur, Kundarki, Ghaziabad, Khair, Karhal, Phulpur, and Katehari.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Supremo Mayawati.

Mayawati says no pact with regional parties after failed BSP-INLD alliance experiment in Haryana

Oct 11, 2024, 01:46 PM IST

Mayawati asserts the BSP's commitment to self-reliance and foundational principles, deciding to avoid future alliances after disappointing electoral results and emphasising unity among the 'Bahujan Samaj.'

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati

Mayawati calls Congress' reservation policy for Dalits, backward 'duplicitous and deceptive'

Sep 24, 2024, 02:49 PM IST

Former UP chief minister launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and his party Congress.

Haryana, Haryana polls, Congress, Mayawati

Mayawati attacks Congress over Kumari Selija 'upset' reports: 'Remembers Dalits in bad times...'

India | Sep 23, 2024, 10:05 AM IST

Speculation is growing that Kumari Selja may leave Congress, particularly since she has received an open offer to join the BJP. Meanwhile, BSP supremo Mayawati has criticised Congress and offered advice to Kumari Selja about her political future.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati.

Mayawati responds to Rahul Gandhi's clarification on quota: 'If Congress' intentions were clear...'

Sep 11, 2024, 11:09 AM IST

Hitting out at the Congress, BSP chief Mayawati said the grand old party never implemented OBC reservation nor conducted caste census when it was in power. She also claimed that the Congress will never be able to conduct caste census in the future.

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024

Dalit voters emerge as key battleground in upcoming Haryana Assembly Elections

Sep 02, 2024, 02:45 PM IST

With Haryana Assembly elections approaching, political parties are vying for the Dalit vote, recognizing its potential to sway the election outcome.

Haryana Mob Lynching Case

Mayawati reacts to mob lynching incident in Haryana, says 'it exposes law and order situation'

Sep 01, 2024, 01:27 PM IST

Following the mob lynching incident of a migrant worker over alleged beef consumption in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri region, BSP leader Mayawati urged strict action against the accused. She highlighted the growing issue of mob violence in society.

BSP chief Mayawati

Mayawati re-elected as national president of Bahujan Samaj Party yet again

India | Aug 27, 2024, 02:06 PM IST

Mayawati's re-election as national president of Bahujan Samaj Party ends the buzz over her retirement and the elevation of her political heir Akash Anand. Anand was reinstated as her “lone successor” and the party’s national coordinator after being removed from the post in a dramatic turn of events.

BSP chief Mayawati

Mayawati invokes 1995 attack on her to target Congress, SP

Aug 26, 2024, 09:43 AM IST

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati attacked the Congress over its demand for a caste survey, asking why it did not undertake the exercise during its tenures in government.

BSP chief Mayawati and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Mayawati slams Congress, asks why it did not conduct national caste census during UPA govt

Aug 25, 2024, 12:57 PM IST

Mayawati attacked the BJP and the I.N.D.I.A bloc, alleging that while the ruling party has adopted an anti-SC/ST stance over the issue of sub-classification and identifying creamy layer for reservation within the communities, the opposition coalition's silence on the matter is proving to be "fatal".

Uttar Pradesh News

Mayawati demands action against BJP MLA Rajesh Chaudhary, says, 'if mentally ill then...'

Aug 24, 2024, 12:59 PM IST

Earlier, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also stated that a defamation case should be filed against BJP MLA Rajesh Chaudhary, for making baseless allegation against BSP supremo Mayawati.

Udaipur stabbing case

Udaipur stabbing case: Mayawati reacts to bulldozer action against student, says 'court must...'

India | Aug 18, 2024, 01:07 PM IST

BSP supremo Mayawati condemned the BJP-led Rajasthan government for demolishing the house of a boy who allegedly stabbed his classmate in Udaipur, calling it a violation of the rule of law. She urged the courts to take cognizance of the incident.

Yogi Adityanath becomes longest running UP CM

Yogi Adityanath achieves new milestone, becomes longest-serving Uttar Pradesh CM

Aug 16, 2024, 12:12 PM IST

Congress leader Sampurnanand had earlier held the longest-running tenure as Uttar Pradesh CM with five years and 344 days. He was surpassed by Yogi Adityanath, who has now served for seven years and 148 days, overtaking Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati.

Mayawati, Bangladesh

Bangladesh unrest: Mayawati urges Centre to take steps to prevent violence against Hindu, minorities

Aug 13, 2024, 06:27 AM IST

At least two Hindu leaders affiliated with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party have been killed in the violence since then.

Uttar Pradesh By Polls

UP: BSP to contest all 10 assembly seats in upcoming by-polls, announces Mayawati

Aug 11, 2024, 02:47 PM IST

BSP leader Mayawati announced her party will contest all 10 assembly seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh by-polls.

Ayodhya rape case

Ayodhya rape case: 'Victim's mother being forced to withdraw complaint,' claims BSP

Aug 04, 2024, 01:03 PM IST

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) delegation on Saturday visited the victim's house and met with her mother. The delegation later went to the hospital where the girl was undergoing treatment and took a review of her condition from the doctor.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 29, 2024

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 29, 2024

India | Jul 29, 2024, 10:53 PM IST

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Akhilesh Yadav, Keshav Prasad Maurya

BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya takes 'PDA' jibe at Akhilesh Yadav over appointment of Uttar Pradesh LoP

Jul 29, 2024, 01:36 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday appointed senior party leader Mata Prasad Pandey as Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

RSS

RSS hails decision allowing government employees to participate in Sangh activities

India | Jul 22, 2024, 03:51 PM IST

Opposition leaders, including Mayawati and Congress members, condemned the move as politically driven and called for its reversal, arguing it compromises the neutrality of government workers.

Mayawati criticises Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath decision on nameplates for eateries, Kanwar Yat

Mayawati criticises UP CM Yogi Adityanath's decision on nameplates for eateries during Kanwar Yatra

Jul 19, 2024, 02:46 PM IST

Earlier, the Muzaffarnagar Police had urged all the eateries along the Kanwar route to "voluntarily display" the names of their owners and employees, adding that the intention of the order was not to create any kind of "religious discrimination" but only to facilitate the devotees.