BSP leader Mayawati launched a scathing critique against both the BJP and Congress, accusing them of conspiring to undermine constitutional reservations. Alleging a collusion between the ruling party and the opposition, she claimed their shared agenda was to either abolish or render ineffective SC, ST, and OBC reservations. Mayawati highlighted their reluctance to conduct a caste-based census nationwide as evidence of their intentions. She criticized their purportedly insincere stance on this critical issue, portraying their actions as mere political maneuvers aimed at securing votes. Her remarks underscored a deep-seated concern over the future of affirmative action in India's socio-political landscape.
25 June,2024 05:05 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on February 08 in the Upper House of the Parliament. He praised his contribution to the country. He recalled the incident when Dr Manmohan Singh came to the Parliament in a wheelchair to cast his vote against the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
08 February,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on January 15 reiterated her party's stand for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 and said that her party will contest the polls alone. Addressing a press conference here, the BSP chief said that her party may consider about alliance once the elections are over. Mayawati said, "Last month, I declared Akash Anand as my political successor following which it was being speculated in media that I may soon retire from politics. However, I want to clarify that it's not the case, and I will continue to work towards strengthening the party,".
15 January,2024 03:34 PM IST
Amid the ongoing debate over the Centre’s Uniform Civil Code move, where various leaders from different political parties have expressed their views on the sensitive topic, BSP national president Mayawati extended her support to UCC. She also took a swipe at the BJP government and said, "Our party (BSP) is not against the implementation of UCC but we do not support the way BJP is trying to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country. It is not right to politicise this issue and forcefully implement UCC in the country". UCC refers to a set of common personal laws for all citizens of India and is not based on religion in dealing with marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption, among other personal matters.
02 July,2023 01:53 PM ISTMayawati will be not be tried for the alleged embezzlement of 17 crores centred on a project to develop the area around the Taj Mahal with better tourist facilities, initiated by her when she was Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The Allahabad High Court this morning decided that an earlier decision which suspended the case against her remains valid. Video courtesy: NDTV
05 November,2012 12:12 PM ISTAs the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to examine BSP Chief Mayawati in connection with alleged swindling of funds in the implementation of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam during her tenure as the chief minister of UP, she denied all allegations.
22 September,2015 03:54 PM ISTuestioning of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati by Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Centre's sponsored National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) involving Rs 10,000 crore, poured in reactions from various political parties.
03 October,2015 02:50 PM ISTBahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati while addressing party workers at Kashi Ram Memorial said that she would lead a mass agitation if reservation was removed.
09 October,2015 05:09 PM ISTBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Thursday squarely blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress besides other political outfits for perpetrating large-scale atrocities on Dalits across the country.
23 October,2015 03:09 PM ISTBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati on Friday said the BJP-led Central Government has completely failed to fulfil their promise of good days. Lashing out at BJP, Mayawati added that the days have become worse than before.
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