Mayawati

Mayawati said her praise for CM Adityanath and the state government was an example of the BSP's "political honesty".

BSP workers should stand firmly with Akash Anand as they did with me: Mayawati

She appealed to the party workers saying, "Just as BSP members across the country stood firmly with me during and after Kanshi Ram ji's lifetime, they should now also stand with Akash in every situation and extend their full support." The BSP chief earlier declared Anand as her political successor but later expelled him over alleged indiscipline.

Mayawati tears into Opposition's Pahalgam offensive against Centre: 'Creating confusion, not in national interest'

Mayawati's remarks came a day after several Opposition party leaders, including the Congress, raised questions on the Pahalgam attack and also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Condition now turning bad instead of good': Mayawati on the plight of backward classes

On Sunday, Akash apologised and seemed to address what Mayawati had proffered as a reason for her action that Akash was under the influence of his father-in-law and ex-BSP MP Ashok Siddharth.

BSP faces a bleak future, thanks to Mayawati’s insecurities

Expulsion of her nephew Akash Anand from the party represents one more example of getting rid of people who have tried to revive it through a different approach. With a second rung leadership purged over the years, all that BSP party functionaries are left with is a distant leader whose problems with enforcement agencies have shrunk the potential of a political party that was once a dominant force in Uttar Pradesh 

Mayawati’s uncertain successor: The rise and fall of Akash Anand

Mayawati’s repeated changes regarding Akash Anand’s role stem from a mix of political strategy, internal conflicts, and her apprehension about a possible split within the party.

BSP chief Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from key positions

At a high-level meeting with party office bearers from across the country to strengthen the party, she announced significant changes in the party leadership.

UP budget lacks emphasis on public welfare, basic needs of common man: Mayawati

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister criticized the budget presented by Yogi Adityanath government as being more focused on appeasing the well-off middle class rather than addressing the needs of the broader population.

'Blue Revolution': How a dwindling BSP triggered big shift in Congress strategy

With an eye on Dalit votes in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress party has virtually hijacked the blue flag that was synonymous with the BSP. However, Mayawati's dwindling fortunes have allowed Congress to build upon its campaign to woo this significant vote bank.

Mayawati accuses Congress of disrespecting Ambedkar, supporting capitalists

Mayawati also accused the Congress of ignoring the legacy of Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, and disrespecting him and his followers

UP bypolls: Akhilesh, Mayawati allege rigging, BJP leaders counter claims

The BJP and its ally RLD secured seven of the nine seats and the SP grabbed the other two. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) failed to make any mark

Won't contest bypolls until EC prevents fake voting: Mayawati

By-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and results of it were declared on Saturday. Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats but failed to win any.

BSP won't ally with regional parties in any state; will stay away from NDA, INDIA bloc: Mayawati

The decision was taken during a review meeting of the "bitter experience of the Haryana assembly election results and prior Punjab elections", the former four-time Uttar Pradesh chief minister said in a series of posts in Hindi on social media platform X.

Narsinghanand's remarks: Mayawati seeks strict legal action

Narsinghanand has been booked for hate speech after he allegedly made objectionable remarks against Prophet Muhammad that sparked protests in Ghaziabad and other states.

Haryana polls: Mayawati urges Dalit leaders to break ties with Congress, 'casteist parties'

The political developments in the country so far have proven that the Congress and other casteist parties only remember Dalits during their bad days and appoint them as chief ministers or to other key organisational positions temporarily, says BSP chief

'False, misleading': Mayawati rejects Rahul Gandhi's clarification on 'ending reservations' remark

Mayawati also termed the Congress’s claim that it would increase the reservation limit in the country from 50 per cent as a "hoax" as it failed to do so when in power.

Mayawati unanimously re-elected BSP president

The decision was taken during a special meeting of the BSP Central Executive Committee (CEC) and senior national-level office bearers and state party units and representatives selected from all over the country.

Mayawati recalls infamous 1995 guest house incident to attack Congress & SP; praises BJP

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that despite being in power at the Centre, Congress did not did not come to her aid when Samajwadi Party workers carried out a "deadly attack" on her in 1995.

Akhilesh Yadav demands defamation case against BJP MLA for remarks on Mayawati

Akhilesh Yadav demands defamation case against BJP MLA for derogatory remarks on Mayawati, calling it an insult to public opinion and a reflection of BJP's bitterness towards marginalized women.

Mayawati springs surprise ahead of UP bypolls: 'It's about showing everyone that ...'

In a departure from the past, Mayawati announced in a meeting with party workers on Sunday that the BSP will contest upcoming by-elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Mayawati criticizes SC's decision on SC/ST sub-classification | Press conference highlights

In a press conference held in Lucknow on August 04, BSP Chief Mayawati voiced her dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's new verdict allowing sub-classification within SC/ST categories. She argues that this decision, overturning a 2004 ruling, could create new issues and complications in the reservation system. Watch her detailed response and insights on this significant legal shift.

BSP chief Mayawati disapproves Supreme Court ruling on SC sub-classifications

The Supreme Court on August 1 affirmed that states have the constitutional authority to create sub-classifications within SCs to provide reservations for castes that are more socially and educationally disadvantaged.

Armstrong murder: Mayawati says real culprits not arrested, demands CBI probe into matter

She claimed those who have been arrested so far were not the real culprits and urged Chief Minister M K Stalin to refer the probe to the Central agency to ensure justice to the victim.

Battle for dalit vote bank intensifies in UP as Chandrashekhar Azad throws down the gauntlet to Mayawati

Azad has announced his intention to contest the by-elections for 10 assembly seats in the state.