Lucknow, July 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has accused opposition parties of attempting to mislead Dalits and the broader Bahujan community through provocative agitations and emotional slogans for political gains. She asserted that the BSP does not engage in politics based on road blockades, protests, vandalism, violence or misinformation. She said her party works within the framework of the Constitution and democratic values.In a statement posted on social media on Saturda…
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Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has accused political parties of exploiting the grievances of deprived and marginalised communities for political gain, alleging that they incite protests and unrest to advance their interests.At a press conference here on Friday, Mayawati referred to recent incidents in Meerut, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Hardoi and other places, claiming that certain groups were attempting to provoke aggrieved sections of society into agitation ra…
Gwalior, July 1 (IANS) An MP-MLA court in Gwalior has issued an arrest warrant against Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari in connection with a 2024 case registered in Bhind, adding to his legal troubles.The warrant, issued on Tuesday (June 30), relates to an FIR lodged at Umri police station during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Patwari had accused BSP candidate Devashish Jarariya of financial impropriety and colluding with the BJP in the elections.Based on a complaint by BSP office-b…
Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai on Tuesday took potshots at the Congress’ new Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Rajendra Pal Gautam, over his seat-sharing statement, accusing him of attempting to “establish his own identity and remain in the news” as “no one knew him earlier”.Gautam had sought an equal seat-sharing arrangement with the Samajwadi Party for the UP Assembly polls due next year.”I would personally like there to be an equal share. The top leadership will decide once disc…
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) Amid a controversy of an alleged sting operation, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday dismissed it as part of a “well-planned conspiracy” to defame the party and its leadership ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.In a statement on X, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said political opponents and a section of the media, unsettled by the BSP’s growing activity and support base ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in the state, we…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA B.P. Harish is facing the threat of arrest in connection with an atrocity case after the Special Court for MLAs/MPs issued an arrest warrant against him. The police were preparing for the legal action as the court had also directed the prosecution to produce him before it on May 7.A case had been registered at the Harihar Town Police Station against Harihar BJP MLA B.P. Harish on charges of making casteist remarks. In connection with this case, the court is…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President, Mayawati, on Saturday paid rich tributes to Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary, hailing him as the ‘Grandfather of Social Change’ and a pioneer of social justice and education. In a post on social media platform X, Mayawati said she, on behalf of herself and the BSP, offered humble salutations and profound respect to Phule, who was born into the extremely backward sections of the Bahujan Samaj.”Today, on his birth anniv…
Lucknow, March 14 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Saturday came down heavily on the Congress over its proposal seeking the Bharat Ratna for Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram, accusing the party of attempting to “exploit his name” despite what she described as its long-standing “anti-Dalit” attitude.Her remarks came a day after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, said that if late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru were alive today, Bahujan leader Kanshi Ram would…
Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) Amid seat-sharing discussions on the Rajya Sabha elections, the Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), an NDA constituent, has reminded the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of an alleged earlier promise regarding a Rajya Sabha seat. Party patron and Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi dismissed reports of dissatisfaction, but firmly reiterated his commitment to him.“I am not angry, but we were told we would get two Lok Sabha seats and one Rajya Sabha seat. It was said to be written in ston…
Meerut, Feb 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a strong criticism of the Opposition, labelling their approach as “toxic politics” and contrasting this with the BJP, which he claimed prioritises India’s development and focuses on the path of ‘Aatmabirbharta’ (self-reliance). The Prime Minister said this after inaugurating development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut. Earlier in the day, he also flagged off the Meerut Metro and the Namo Bharat train at Shatabd…