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Mayawati’s Niece Claims Husband Is Impotent, In-Laws Demanded Child Through Brother-in-Law

April 12, 2025, 1:50 pm

A shocking case has emerged involving Alice, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former chief minister Mayawati’s niece. Alice has made serious allegations against her in-laws, accusing them of pressuring her to have physical relations with her brother-in-law to conceive a child. She claims that her husband, Vishal, is impotent and alleges that her father-in-law, Shripal, and brother-in-law, Bhupendra (alias Monu), attempted to sexually assault her.

The Allegations

The victim’s parents live in Bank Colony in the Kotwali area of Hapur. Alice has allegedly filed several complaints with the local police and the Superintendent of Police, but no action was initiated formally. A case was filed only after an intervention by a court against the accused, including her husband, Vishal. Alice married Vishal on November 9, 2023, in an apparently normal union. Her mother-in-law, Pushpa, is also the chairperson of the Hapur Municipal Council, and her father-in-law, Shripal, happens to be an influential BSP leader.

Soon after the wedding, Alice’s in-laws reportedly started demanding dowry, which was an apartment and 50 lakh rupees. She reported that her husband, who had undergone steroid injections for bodybuilding, became impotent due to it, forcing him to live away from her. Following this, Alice reported that her in-laws compelled her to engage in relations with her brother-in-law to give birth to a child.

Physical Abuse and Sexual Assault Attempts

On February 17, 2025, Alice complained that her father-in-law and brother-in-law beat her mercilessly and tried to sexually assault her. In spite of her complaints to the police, things only got worse, as authorities allegedly declined to file an FIR. On March 18, Alice spoke to her family about her experience, leading them to go to her in-laws’ residence and bring her to the police station. Still, the police declined to act.

Court Intervention and Registration of Case

Disgusted with the police’s failure to respond, Alice approached the Superintendent of Police on March 21, 2025, but again to no avail. Alice finally went to the court, which directed the police to register a case. Consequently, a complaint was registered against the accused, namely Alice’s husband, his parents, and other relatives.

The case has now gained wide attention, and the authorities have come under pressure to take suitable action.

BSP Chief Mayawati Urges Support for ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills; Criticizes SP and Congress on Reservations

December 15, 2024, 5:02 pm

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday criticized the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for their stance on reservation policies, accusing them of colluding to oppose legislation that would provide quotas in promotions for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) during the Congress-led UPA government. Speaking at a press conference, she emphasized that these parties should refrain from discussing reservations given their past actions.

Mayawati expressed her support for the Central government’s bills on ‘one nation, one election,’ arguing that such measures would reduce expenses and ensure that public welfare initiatives continue without interruption. She called on other political parties to back this initiative.

BSP leader also demanded that reservations for SC, ST, and OBC

The BSP leader also demanded that reservations for SC, ST, and Other Backward Classes (OBC) be included in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution to protect them from judicial review. “During discussions in the Lok Sabha, both the ruling party and the opposition, particularly the Congress and SP, have made many baseless claims regarding the reservation issue, which are devoid of truth,” she stated.

Mayawati lamented that the Congress and SP had previously opposed the Constitutional Amendment Bill related to reservations in promotions for SC and ST, recalling that the bill was torn and discarded by SP members in Parliament. She criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its “anti-reservation mentality,” suggesting that this attitude has hindered the passage of important legislation.

Reflecting on the recent discussions in Parliament regarding the “glorious journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India,” Mayawati asserted that the Constitution’s effectiveness hinges on the ruling class’s ability to provide employment and justice to the citizens. She stated, “The Constitution has not failed; rather, the people and parties in power have failed it due to their narrow-mindedness and casteist politics.”

Mayawati further warned that any amendments to the Constitution aimed at benefiting a specific party or individual would face strong opposition from the BSP. She reiterated her party’s commitment to the poor and oppressed, welcoming the BJP government’s related bills on ‘one nation, one election.’

In conclusion, she urged all political parties to rise above partisan interests and work collaboratively for the benefit of the country and its citizens. The BSP has faced a steady decline in electoral support in recent years and currently holds only one Rajya Sabha seat in Parliament.

Cong Dilly-Dallying On ‘Creamy-layer’ Issue

August 14, 2024, 1:39 am

The Congress party was planning to raise issues such as inflation unemployment. These issues have taken a backseat now and the party is again gearing up to fight the battle on the issues of Adani, Constitution and caste census. The Congress party is set to focus its political strategy on key issues such as Adani, the Constitution, and the caste census. As announced on Tuesday, Congress will bet on these issues in the elections of these states in Haryana, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Jammu Kashmir to be held at the end of the year.
The Government of India has decided to keep the reservation system unchanged, meaning there will be no “quota within quota” for specific sub-groups. This decision has been controversial, with the Bahujan Samaj Party and some NDA allies opposing it, as they believe it would negatively impact Dalits the most.

The Congress has found itself in a difficult position due to this move. Two of its Chief Ministers have publicly supported the decision, while the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has chosen to remain silent on the matter.

Additionally, Congress remains uncertain about its stance on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding reservations. The party is not clearly stating its position and is avoiding direct responses about the “quota within quota” ruling. While Congress has yet to make an official decision, the Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Telangana, promptly welcomed the decision and announced their intention to implement it.

The challenges ahead of Congress don’t end here. In Himachal Pradesh, it is anyway a state of forward castes. In Uttar Pradesh, its biggest ally Samajwadi Party also does not agree with the Supreme Court’s decision According to sources, Congress has decided to focus efforts on the Supreme Court’s “quota within quota” ruling during today’s meeting. However, the main agenda has shifted to the Hindenburg report and the Adani-SEBI issue.
Many Congress-aligned NGOs, as well as leaders in Karnataka and Telangana, support the SC decision. Congress is now considering pressuring the government to introduce a Bill after further talks. The party noted that, according to its president Mallikarjun Kharge, the government could have proposed the Bill during the Budget session if it truly intended to address the issue. Congress is watching reactions from states and allies and aims to avoid escalating Dalit politics.

‘Known Who Is Supporting Accused’: BJP Leader Mohsin Raza on Ayodhya Rape Case

August 5, 2024, 6:41 pm

Uttar Pradesh Hajj Committee Chairman Mohsin Raza stated on Monday that the identities of those supporting the accused in the Ayodhya gang rape case are well known.

Raza criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders, alleging that they incite violence wherever they gain power. “Everyone knows who the accused is, who supports him, and his connections with the Samajwadi Party. Crime rates were highest during the SP government, yet they always shifted blame,” he said.

He questioned the SP’s recent call for a DNA test, asking, “Why is this DNA test suddenly being demanded now? How many DNA tests were conducted during your tenure?”

SP leader Moeed Khan and his house help are accused of raping and blackmailing a 12-year-old girl who worked as a daily wage employee in Khan’s Ayodhya home. Khan was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping the girl over a period of two months. A case has also been filed against him for allegedly threatening the victim’s family to settle the case.

On Saturday, the Ayodhya district administration demolished the “illegally constructed” bakery of Moeed Khan.

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati also criticized the Samajwadi Party’s demand for a DNA test, questioning how many such tests were conducted during their rule. “The strict action taken by the UP government against the accused in the Ayodhya gang rape case is justified. However, the SP should explain how many DNA tests were done against similar accused during their government,” she said on X.

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav supported the call for DNA tests, stating that justice should be sought through proper legal procedures. In a post on X, he said, “In cases of misconduct, justice should be pursued through DNA tests of the accused rather than through allegations and political maneuvering. Guilty parties should be punished according to the law, but if allegations are proven false, those involved in making them should also face consequences. This is our demand for justice.”

Ayodhya Rape Case: Bsp Slams Sp’s Dba Test Call

August 4, 2024, 1:02 pm

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) for calling for a DNA test in the Ayodhya gang rape case, calling it a “conspiracy to protect the accused.” Vishwanath Pal, the BSP’s UP president, questioned why a new DNA test is needed when the victim has already given her statement at the hospital.

Pal also criticized the previous SP governments for not taking similar measures during their time in office. He mentioned that the SP had not expelled the accused from the party yet and questioned their track record on handling such cases.

Pal met with the victim’s family and promised them justice, advising her mother not to be afraid despite the pressure they were facing.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav responded by calling the BSP’s charges a “political conspiracy” and urged the court to take immediate action in the case. He emphasized the government’s responsibility to ensure the best medical care for the victim and protect her safety.

Yadav had demanded DNA tests for the main accused, Moid Khan, a local SP worker, and his co-accused, Raju Khan. He said that justice should be sought through proper legal processes, not through political arguments.

The demand for a DNA test sparked controversy, with the ruling BJP questioning its necessity given the evidence of the victim’s pregnancy. BSP leader Mayawati also criticized Yadav’s demand, asking how many DNA tests had been done under the previous SP government.

On Saturday, the Ayodhya district administration demolished the bakery owned by the accused, calling it an illegal construction. Both accused have been arrested for raping a 12-year-old girl, with the crime discovered after medical tests revealed the girl was pregnant. The accused are alleged to have raped the victim over two months and recorded the incidents.

‘BJP and Congress have been fiercely anti-OBC,’ says BSP supremo Mayawati

July 31, 2024, 4:27 pm

BSP supremo Mayawati criticised both the BJP and Congress over the caste census row in the ongoing parliament session on Wednesday, stating that both parties have been fiercely anti-OBC.

Taking to the social media platform X, she said, “Yesterday, the ongoing dispute between Congress and BJP, especially on caste and caste census, was a drama and an attempt to deceive the OBC community.”

She further remarked, “The history of both parties regarding their reservation has been fiercely anti-OBC, both openly and behind the scenes. It is not right to trust them.”

In a series of posts highlighting her government’s achievements, she said that the OBC reservation was implemented due to the efforts of the BSP. “The OBC reservation was implemented here due to the efforts of the BSP,” she noted.

Mayawati also supported the national caste census, calling it a special issue of public benefit. “National Caste Census is a special national issue of public interest, towards which the Centre needs to be serious. Crores of poor, backward, and Bahujans also have a right in the development of the country, in fulfilling which the caste census plays an important role,” she said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur entered into a heated argument over the caste census. Anurag Thakur said that those whose caste is unknown are speaking on the issue of the caste census. “Those whose caste is not known, talk about the caste census. I want to remind the speaker that in this house itself, a former prime minister RG-1 (Rajiv Gandhi) had opposed reservation for OBCs,” the BJP MP said.

Reacting to this, the Congress leader remarked that whoever raises the issues of Adivasi, Dalit, and the backward gets abused. Rahul Gandhi replied, “Whoever raises the issues of Adivasi, Dalit, and the backward is abused. I will happily accept these abuses. Anurag Thakur has abused me and insulted me. But I do not want any apology from him.”

The caste census was one of the Congress party’s promises in the 2024 general elections. The Congress party has promised to pass a constitutional amendment to raise the Supreme Court-mandated 50 percent cap on reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), as per its poll manifesto. The party also promised to conduct a nationwide socio-economic and caste census to enumerate the castes and sub-castes and their socio-economic conditions.

INLD, BSP to jointly contest upcoming Haryana elections

July 11, 2024, 3:16 pm

Abhay Singh Chautala, Secretary General of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), announced on Thursday that the INLD and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will join forces to contest the upcoming Haryana elections. During a press conference, Chautala stated, “In Haryana, we have decided to jointly fight the upcoming assembly elections. Today, the feeling of common people is to oust the BJP from power and keep the Congress party at bay, which looted the state for 10 years earlier.”

Chautala further accused Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda of being an “agent” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying, “Former CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda is an agent of the BJP. He has proved that he works as an agent…We will fulfil all the promises.”

BSP supremo Mayawati, in announcing the alliance, emphasized the parties’ commitment to removing the Congress and BJP, which she described as “anti-people” parties. “Bahujan Samaj Party and Indian National Lok Dal will fight the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana together with the resolve to defeat the anti-people parties and form a new coalition government, which was announced in a joint press conference in Chandigarh today with my full blessings,” she posted on X.

Mayawati added, “We have resolved to form a welfare government for all the sections of the society in Haryana. There has been complete unity and agreement in the distribution of seats etc. in this alliance by giving full respect to each other. I have full hope that this mutual unity will defeat the opponents with the blessings of the people and form a new government.”

Akash Anand, BSP national coordinator, expressed confidence in the coalition’s potential to deliver positive results in Haryana. “If you go to the villages and talk to the people, you will know how much anger and resentment is there among the people here, how their voices were not heard, how work was not done for them. We feel that the coalition government will be able to give very good results here. We are confident that we will form the government,” he told ANI.

Previously, Abhay Singh Chautala had met BSP president Mayawati at her residence in Lucknow on July 6. Akash Anand mentioned, “In that meeting, it had been decided that out of 90 assembly seats in Haryana, the BSP will contest on 37 seats.”

In the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, the BJP won 40 seats, the Congress secured 31 seats, the JJP obtained 10 seats, and the INLD managed to win 1 seat. The Haryana Assembly elections are scheduled to be held this year for all 90 seats.

Mayawati Criticizes President Murmu’s Parliamentary Address, Calls Achievements “Hollow”

June 27, 2024, 7:01 pm

On Thursday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati voiced sharp criticism of President Droupadi Murmu’s address at the joint session of Parliament. Using social media platform X, Mayawati described President Murmu’s speech, which highlighted the Union government’s achievements over the past decade, as “hawa hawai” (hollow) and disconnected from the ground realities faced by the country.

Mayawati accused the Narendra Modi-led NDA government of neglecting pressing issues such as poverty, unemployment, inflation, and the struggles of weaker sections of society. She expressed disappointment in the government’s roadmap for the next five years, stating, “There is nothing particularly strong in their roadmap for the next five years either.”

The BSP chief suggested that MPs, during the motion of thanks on the President’s address, should focus on public interest issues instead of engaging in mere accusations and counter-accusations.

In her speech, President Murmu emphasized the government’s achievements in various sectors over the last ten years and reiterated its commitment to addressing recent paper leak incidents with thorough investigations and strict punishment for the guilty. She called for rising above party politics to implement concrete measures nationwide, advocating for transparency and integrity in competitive examinations and government recruitment processes.

President Murmu also hinted at significant economic and social decisions to be announced in the upcoming budget, promising an increase in the speed of reforms to meet public aspirations. “The budget will have major economic and social decisions and many historic steps will be taken,” she said, aiming to bolster the government’s reform agenda.

Mayawati’s critique reflects ongoing political tensions as the newly constituted 18th Lok Sabha embarks on its legislative agenda. The contrasting perspectives highlight the challenges of addressing diverse societal concerns within India’s dynamic political landscape.

Akash Anand, Bridging the Gap or Plummeting into the Abyss

May 9, 2024, 4:50 pm

Akash Anand is a young Supporter of Baba Saheb’s vision, the successor of BSP Leader Mayawati and son of MP Anand Kumar. He is the face of Bahujan Samaj Party.

The beginning of his political occurrence took place in 2017, at a rally in Saharanpur. He is prepared for 14 long years by his aunt Mayawati. Thus, in December 2023, Aakash was declared as the party’s apparent heir. Mr Aanand got married to Dr Pragya Siddharth, daughter of former BSP MP Ashok Siddharth. The man seems to bring spring into the party’s barren land with its new energy and youth involvement. His major manifestoes lie towards bringing Dalits justice and opportunity as the party stands for. He was given the responsibility to manage the social media account and the young successor is fulfilling promises.

He expanded his hand beyond Uttar Pradesh to MP, Chattisgarh, and Telangana. As Mayawati mentioned to lead with UP and Uttarakhand whereas Anand ji will lead with the rest of the states. His idea to drag his reach is different and grounded. He invested time with college students of Aligarh Muslim University and Delhi University to take hold of young supporters cost-effectively.

In an interview with Press Trust of India, he was found not guilty of the fact of calling out BJP and PM Modi as Dictator. Furthermore, if one analyses the tussle between BJP and BSP. Margins are corresponding in the ongoing election, as there is a noticeable shift in the strategies of SP and BSP, mirroring aspects of the BJP’s approach. Both parties have reduced the allocation of tickets to their traditional caste bases. For instance, the SP has allocated only five tickets to Yadav community members, while the BSP has also decreased the number of tickets given to Jatav candidates. Although the BSP allocated 30 per cent of its tickets to Muslim candidates in UP, the SP has deviated from its previous pattern, with Muslim candidates, the party’s second most important voting bloc, receiving only 7 per cent of the tickets. With the change in pattern, an elevation in winning seats can be registered. Hence, Aakash Anand’s occupancy can either seep high or dig deep.

Lok Sabha poll: BSP fields Athar Jamal against PM Modi in Varanasi

April 16, 2024, 1:13 pm

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) released a new list of eleven candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, the BSP has nominated Athar Jamal Lari to contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Varanasi parliamentary constituency. The polls are set to take place starting on April 19 and running in seven rounds.

In this new list, the Mainpuri Lok Sabha ticket has been reassigned to Shiv Prasad Yadav, while Shrikala Singh, the wife of incarcerated gangster-turned-politician Dhananjay Singh, has been chosen to run from the Jaunpur constituency.

Other candidates include Muslim Khan for Budaun, Chhotelal Gangwar for Bareilly, Udraj Verma for Sultanpur, Kranti Pandey for Farrukhabad, Mayank Dwivedi for Banda, and Khwaja Shamsuddin for Domariaganj. Additionally, Lallan Singh Yadav will represent the party in Ballia, while Umesh Kumar Singh will contest from Ghazipur.

The BSP has made a strategic decision to refrain from forming any alliances for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, opting instead to contest independently across the state.

Previously, the BSP had nominated candidates such as Mazid Ali for Saharanpur, Shreepal Singh for Kairana, Dara Singh Prajapati for Muzaffarnagar, and a host of others across various constituencies in the state.

Uttar Pradesh, with its 80 seats in Parliament, holds significant electoral sway and will participate in voting across all seven phases of the election. Phases one and two are scheduled for April 19 and April 26, followed by phases three and four on May 7 and May 13. Vote counting is slated for June 4.

BSP Leader Mayawati: Party believes in demonstrating actions rather than just making statements

April 11, 2024, 10:48 pm

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati stated on Thursday that the BSP does not issue election manifestos, asserting the party’s focus on action rather than mere rhetoric.

“Our party believes in demonstrating actions rather than just making statements. That’s why we never issue election manifestos. The strongest evidence of this approach lies in our track record in Uttar Pradesh, where we formed the government four times without releasing any election manifesto. We worked for the welfare of the extremely poor, marginalised, and Dalit communities in Uttar Pradesh without relying on mere promises,” she said at a public rally in Nagpur.

She called on the public to support her party and cautioned against being influenced by the BJP’s persuasive strategies. She added, “Just as we formed a government in Uttar Pradesh without issuing election manifestos, we will work similarly if we come to power at the national level.”

“As the opposition parties release their election manifestos, especially those by the BJP, it is crucial for you to distance yourself from their persuasive tactics. In the interest of the nation and the state, you should cast your vote for our party, the BSP, rather than giving it to the BJP, Congress, or any other ruling or opposition party. Just as we formed a government in Uttar Pradesh without issuing election manifestos, we will work similarly if we come to power at the national level,” she said.

Additionally, she appealed to voters in Maharashtra to assist BSP candidates in securing victory in the election.

“In Maharashtra and across the entire country, let’s press the button with the elephant symbol, the emblem of BR Ambedkar’s ideology, and lead our candidates to victory,” she said.

Maharashtra boasts 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second-largest tally after Uttar Pradesh. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP clinched victory in 23 out of the 25 seats it contested, in partnership with the undivided Shiv Sena.

The Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra are scheduled to take place in five phases on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20. Vote counting is slated for June 4.

During the 2019 elections, the BJP emerged as the leading party in Maharashtra, securing 23 seats, while the Shiv Sena followed closely with 18 seats.

Ahead of Lok Sabha election, PM Modi to hold rally in UP today, will also visit Ajmer

April 6, 2024, 9:40 am

Shortly after commencing his campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Meerut, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to conduct an election meeting in Saharanpur on Saturday, followed by a roadshow in Ghaziabad, as per party sources.

PM Modi is expected to arrive in Saharanpur at 11:30 am. After leading the meeting in Saharanpur, he will proceed to Ajmer in Rajasthan, where he is set to address a public gathering. Later in the day, he will return to Uttar Pradesh for the Ghaziabad roadshow, scheduled to commence at 5:15 pm.

Saharanpur will vote in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 19, while Ghaziabad will cast its votes in the second phase on April 26.

Addressing a significant public rally in Churu, Rajasthan, on Friday, PM Modi likened the accomplishments of the Centre in the last decade to an appetizer, hinting that the main course was yet to come. “All that we have accomplished till now is just a trailer. These days, when we go to big hotels to eat, they bring in a few appetizers at first. Similarly, what Modi has done (till now) is an appetizer and the main course is yet to come. We have to take the country forward,” he expressed, underscoring the transformation witnessed under his leadership.

The state of Uttar Pradesh, with 80 Lok Sabha seats, will conduct polling across seven phases starting April 19. Meanwhile, Rajasthan will vote in two phases – April 19 and April 26, with 12 seats up for polling in the first phase and 13 in the second.

In the 2014 general elections, the BJP secured a significant victory in UP, winning 71 seats. However, in 2019, their tally decreased to 62 amid strong opposition from the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party. The BSP won 10 seats, while the SP secured 5.

Nevertheless, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) clinched a resounding victory in 2019, securing 303 seats, while the Congress managed only 52.

The elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases, with nearly 97 crore eligible voters, as per the Election Commission (EC). Vote counting is scheduled for June 4.

BSP Unveils 5 Candidates for Uttarakhand For Lok Sabha Polls

March 27, 2024, 12:00 am

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced the names of five candidates for Uttarakhand in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday.

BSP has nominated Neem Chandra Chhuriyal as its candidate for Tehri Garhwal, and Dhir Singh Bisht will represent the party in Pauri Garhwal.

The BSP has additionally selected Narayan Ram for Almora, and Akhtar Ali Mahigir has been chosen as the candidate for Nainital Udham Singh Nagar. Jamil Ahmed is slated to run for the Haridwar Lok Sabha seat.

With this declaration, the BSP has now announced a total of 30 candidates.

Hours after unveiling its initial list of 16 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections, BSP on Sunday issued its second list.

The party’s second list showcased nine candidates.

The Mayawati-led BSP has nominated Hembabu Dhangar for Hathras, Kamal Kant Upmanyu for Mathura, Pooja Amrohi for Agra, and Ram Niwas Sharma for Fatehpur Sikri.

In contrast to the 2019 elections, when it formed an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), this time the party is contesting the elections independently. The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to take place in seven phases starting from April 19.

Uttar Pradesh, which has the largest number of MPs, 80, in Parliament, will participate in voting across all seven phases. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 4.

BSP Chief Mayawati: Yet to Decide Whether to Attend Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Event

January 15, 2024, 4:10 pm

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, on her 68th birthday, expressed gratitude for the invitation to the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram temple scheduled for January 22. However, she clarified that a decision on her attendance is pending due to ongoing party commitments.

Mayawati, addressing a press conference, stated, “I have received the invitation for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration ceremony) program to be held on January 22 in Ayodhya. I have not taken any decision yet on attending the program because right now I am very busy with my party’s programs.”

Asserting the BSP’s secular stance, Mayawati emphasized that her party has no objections to the Ayodhya Ram temple event and welcomes it. She added, “In the future, if any such program is held regarding Babri Masjid, our party will have no objection to that also.”

“Our party is a secular party and respects all religions equally. No matter what religion it is. Our party has not opposed anyone. The Bahujan Samaj Party is the only party in the country that is secular,” she affirmed.

Mayawati reassured that the decision on her attendance at the ceremony would be communicated to the media once finalized. The BSP leader’s remarks came amid preparations for the consecration ceremony, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate, along with thousands of attendees, including seers. The ceremony holds significance as it marks the formal consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, following the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.

Mayawati Expresses Disappointment over Suspension of MPs: Calls it ‘Sad, Unfortunate’

December 21, 2023, 12:42 pm

Addressing a press conference in Lucknow on Thursday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati expressed deep concern over the suspension of approximately 150 opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Characterizing this move as a regrettable incident in Parliamentary history, Mayawati emphasized that such actions undermine the credibility of the government and opposition alike.

Mayawati asserted, “Our party believes that the suspension of about 150 opposition MPs in both Houses during the current session of Parliament is neither good work nor a good record for the government or the opposition.” She described the development as unfortunate and suggested it could erode the public’s trust in the democratic process.

The suspension of 143 MPs—97 from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha—occurred due to disruptions and chaos, with the opposition demanding a statement from Union Minister Amit Shah regarding the recent Parliament security breach. Mayawati also criticized the viral video of suspended MPs mocking the Rajya Sabha Chairman, deeming it inappropriate.

During the press conference, Mayawati emphasized the need to preserve democratic parliamentary traditions, urging cooperation between the government and the opposition. She stressed the importance of involving the opposition in passing significant bills that impact the common people, asserting that responsibility for upholding parliamentary traditions lies with all parties collectively.

Commenting on the security breach incident, Mayawati called it a matter of serious concern. She advocated for strict legal action against those responsible for the breach, urging a collective effort to prevent such incidents in the future. Mayawati also highlighted the need for heightened vigilance by the intelligence department to avert security lapses.

The security breach, coincidentally on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, involved intruders entering the Lok Sabha chamber and releasing yellow gas before being subdued. Four individuals, facing charges under anti-terror laws, were taken into custody by the Delhi Police Special Cell. Additionally, a friend of one intruder has been detained for questioning in connection with the case.

Women’s Bill brought with intention to ‘allure’ women before upcoming elections, says Mayawati

September 20, 2023, 3:35 pm

As the Women’s Reservation Bill is debated in the Lok Sabha, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) head Mayawati claimed in a media briefing on Wednesday that the Bill is a “allurement” to women in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

She also asserted that the bill is not designed to give women reservations. “According to this bill, the reservation will not be provided to women in the country in the coming 15-16 years. After the passing of this bill, it wouldn’t be implemented immediately. First, a census of the country would be conducted and after this delimitation of seats would be done,” Mayawati said during a press briefing.

She added, “A census takes a lot of time…After this, only this bill would be implemented…It is clear that this bill was not brought with the intention of giving reservations to women. But to give an allurement to the women before the upcoming elections.”

Earlier on Tuesday, she confirmed her party’s and other parties’ support for the Women’s Reservation law, which was introduced in Parliament, while calling for a distinct quota for women from the OBC, SC, and ST sectors in the reservation in the law.

“Along with BSP, most of the parties will give their vote in the favour of Women’s Reservation Bill. We expect that after the discussion this bill will get passed this time as it has been pending for a long,” she said.

Know everything about the BSP’s first list of candidates for MP Assembly polls

August 11, 2023, 7:40 pm

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has issued its first list of candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, which are slated for the end of this year.

The identities of candidates for seven seats out of 230 were disclosed on a list released by the party on Thursday evening. Two seats are in Rewa, two in Satna, and one in each of the districts of Chhatarpur, Niwari, and Morena.

The list reads, “According to the orders of BSP National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, the party has released the first list of candidates for the MP assembly polls to be held in 2023.”

Six of the seven seats are unreserved, with one reserved for a scheduled caste. Here’s he name of the members as per list:

Devraj Ahirwal will contest from SC reserved Raigaon constituency (Satna),
Balbir Singh Dandotiya from Dimani seat (Morena),
Awadesh Pratap Singh Rathore from Niwari seat (Niwari),
Ramraja Pathak from Rajnagar seat (Chhatarpur),
Maniraj Singh Patel from Rampur Baghelan seat (Satna),
Vishnu Dev Pandey from Sirmaur (Rewa) and
Pankaj Singh from Saimariya seat (Rewa).

Meanwhile, speaking to the media BSP state president Ramakant Pippal claimed, “We will contest the elections alone on all the 230 assembly seats in the state. Our survey has been completed and we will announce the list of our remaining candidates soon. So that their candidate would get more time for the preparation of the poll in the respective constituencies.”

Mayawati urges Centre, Oppn to resolve the Manipur issue in Parliament

July 24, 2023, 5:05 pm

Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, urged the government and the opposition on Monday to find a solution to the Manipur issue “instead of blaming and degrading each other” in reference to the ongoing disruptions and repeated adjournments in Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session.

In a tweet, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh also said that a discussion on the Manipur situation and government’s statement is necessary. “As the situation in Manipur continues to be serious and worrisome, it is natural that its side effects and migration will fall on the neighbouring states as well, due to the lack of discussion in the Parliament, the situation is aggravating. It is necessary to restore peace, protect people and make life normal in the area by applying ointment on their wounds,” the BSP chief said in a tweet in Hindi.

Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Monday as the opposition parties continued to protest in the two Houses of Parliament over their demands related to the discussion of the Manipur situation. The Rajya Sabha reconvened at 2 PM and was adjourned until 3 PM. The Lok Sabha was adjourned until Tuesday.

In Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Monday for the remainder of the monsoon session of Parliament for “repeatedly violating” the Chair’s directives.
The Chairman first named Sanjay Singh for interrupting the proceedings of the House when it had taken up the Question Hour amid protests by the Opposition over its demand for a statement from Prime Minister on the Manipur violence and a detailed discussion on the issue.