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UP Assembly polls: BSP Chief Mayawati to chair all-India meet on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Mayawati will chair a significant all-India meeting in Lucknow to discuss the party's electoral strategies. This meeting is set to focus on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in several states. Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has expressed his interest in contesting the Rajya Sabha elections. Mayawati previously questioned…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

No political roles for nephews Akash, Ishan in BSP: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati has made a clear announcement regarding the future of party leadership, confirming that her nephews, Akash and Ishan Anand, will not assume any political roles. This decision comes after Akash Anand was recently relieved of his duties. Mayawati reiterated her dedication to eradicating nepotism within the Bahujan…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

BSP to contest all elections independently: Party chief Mayawati ahead of 2027 UP polls

Bahujan Samaj Party will contest all upcoming elections independently, prioritizing political power for exploited sections. Mayawati stated her nephew Akash Anand needs more maturity for major party responsibilities. Preparations are underway for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, which will see a major contest. Former AIMIM leader Asim Waqar joined…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

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BSP to contest Punjab assembly polls alone, no alliance with any party: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reviewed party organisation and mass base expansion efforts in Punjab. She emphasised fielding honest candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BSP will contest the Punjab elections independently, without any electoral alliances or compromises. This strategy aims to boost party morale…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

UP cabinet expansion must benefit poor, give sense of security to all sections: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati urged the Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion to benefit the poor, labourers, farmers, youth, and women. She cautioned that otherwise, it might be perceived as a mere political adjustment. Mayawati also highlighted the need for security and justice for all communities, especially weaker sections.

The Economic Times · May 11

Perambur’s long neglect resurfaces as Vijay enters fray

After years of official and political neglect, Perambur has, this election season, become impossible to ignore. The spotlight returned to the constituency after a lull last May, when a fire swept through around 20 households (estimates range between 18 and 24) in Vyasarpadi. Just months later, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)…

Newslaundry · Apr 10

"Anti-Dalit mentality": Rahul Gandhi targets centre over NCSC two key posts lying vacant for over a year

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre for its inaction, accusing them of harboring an "anti-Dalit mentality" over the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) two key posts lying vacant for over a year. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 28, 2025

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BSP puts up posters in Raebareli against Rahul Gandhi over remark against Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party supporters put up posters in Raebareli protesting against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement on BSP Chief Mayawati. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 21, 2025

Lucknow: BSP Supremo Mayawati addresses Press Confrence; 5 pivotal points

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati, while addressing a Press Conference here in Lucknow on Sunday, said that our Party supports the concept of 'One Nation One Election', report Dynamite News correspondent.

Dynamite News · Dec 15, 2024

Mayawati accuses Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalits, Adivasis

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the Samajwadi Party of ending reservation in promotions for Dalit and Adivasi employees and urged people not to forgive the SP. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 19, 2024

Pressure or posturing: the curious case of Akash Anand’s dismissal

BSP leader Akash Anand sacked for aggressive speeches against BJP, raising questions about party's strategy and alliances.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as BSP national coordinator and her 'successor'

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati announced on Tuesday the removal of her nephew Akash Anand from the position of national coordinator and her 'political successor'. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 8, 2024

‘Joblessness at peak, Modi’s model flawed’: Meet BSP political heir Akash Anand

Newslaundry’s Another Election Show is traversing the constituencies that are on the cusp of phase one polling. In this episode, we sit down with Akash Anand, the national convenor of Bahujan Samaj Party and its chief Mayawati’s nephew.

Newslaundry · Apr 18, 2024

BSP fields convicted former MP's wife from Jaunpur; replaces Mainpuri candidate

The Bahujan Samaj Party released its fifth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, fielding from Jaunpur Srikala Singh, the wife of former MP Dhananjay Singh who was sentenced to seven years in jail last month in a 2020 case

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

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Newslaundry · Apr 5, 2024

What’s Your Ism? RS Praveen Kumar on anti-caste movement, switch to BRS

RS Praveen Kumar, a former IPS officer, who had quit the civil services to join the Bahujan Samaj Party, has once again taken a u-turn. Last month, the popular Ambedkarite jumped to the BRS – a party he had earlier described as “casteist” and “feudal”. So what triggered this shift?…

Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2024

Mayawati calls for strict legal action in Budaun Double Murder case

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called for strict legal action in the Budaun double murder case where two children were killed by a man. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Praveen Kumar joins BRS, flays threats from Congress

Former IPS officer and president of the State unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) till the other other day, Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar joined Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) along with a large number of his supporters including functionaries of BSP in the presence of BRS president and former Chief Minister…

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Only two castes share political power among themselves in Andhra Pradesh: BSP State coordinator

The Bahujans (marginalised Sections such as SCs, STs and BCs), who are in a majority in Andhra Pradesh, continue to be exploited by two castes, which have been keeping political power between themselves for several decades, according to Bahujan Samaj Party State Coordinator J. Purnachandra Rao.

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The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

Ex-MLA and BSP leader Shah Alam alias Guddu Jamali joins Samajwadi Party

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader and former Uttar Pradesh MLA Shah Alam alias Guddu Jamali, on February 28, joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) in the presence of Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Dynamite News · Jan 15, 2024

Mayawati announces BSP will fight Lok Sabha election alone

Bahujan Samaj Party will contest Lok Sabha election alone says Mayawati on Monday in Lucknow. Read further on Dynamite News.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

BSP Lok Sabha member Danish Ali joins Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Bahujan Samaj Party member in the Lok Sabha Danish Ali will be joining Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Manipur, on January 14.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Akash Anand, ‘political successor’ of Mayawati, reaches out to people

Akash Anand, considered the heir apparent to Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati, on January 11 reached out to people asking them to give a missed call on a phone number to get directly connected to him.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Mayawati requests U.P. govt. shift BSP office to safe place

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on January 8 requested the Uttar Pradesh government to shift the party office to a safe place, alleging that there is a threat to her from the Samajwadi Party.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

A leader is elected by people, not declared in closed-door meetings: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

Dalit leader and president of Aazad Samaj Party (ASP) Chandra Shekhar Aazad on Tuesday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) deviated from its founding ideas amid indications that party president Mayawati has plans to name her nephew Akash Anand as heir apparent, adding that a leader is born from the…

Dynamite News · Dec 10, 2023

Uttar Pradesh: BSP Chief Mayawati announces Akash Anand as her successor

She made this announcement at the BSP party meeting, which was held at the party headquarters in the state capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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