Mayawati
18th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
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Kumari Mayawati is an Indian politician who served as the 18th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1995 to 1995, 1997 to 1997, 2002 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2012. She is the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which focuses on a platform of social change for Bahujans, more commonly known as Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as well as religious minorities since 2003. She had also served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from 2012 to 2017 from Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati's rise from humble beginnings has been called a "miracle of democracy" by P. V. Narasimha Rao, former prime minister of India. In 1993, Kanshi Ram formed a coalition with the Samajwadi Party and Mayawati became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1995. She was the first female Scheduled Caste chief minister in India. In 1997 and in 2002 she was chief minister with outside support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the second time only for a year up to 26 August 2003 due to BJP withdrawing support.
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Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati questions Akhilesh Yadav's explanation on alliance break-up in 2019BSP chief Mayawati has disputed Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's account of their 2019 alliance breakdown. She disclosed that Yadav ceased communication with BSP leaders following a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rahul Gandhi's statement on not being against reservation misleading: MayawatiBSP president Mayawati accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making misleading statements about reservation policies. She asserted that the Congress failed to pass the Bill on SC/ST reservation in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
It's clear Congress wants to end quotas, says MayawatiIndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP playing double game': Opposition slams Yogi govt over teachers recruitment caseOpposition leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi and Mayawati, have criticized the Yogi Adityanath government over the recruitment of 69,000 teachers in Uttar Pradesh. They allege that the BJP is harming..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Be cautious of drama ...': Mayawati targets Rahul Gandhi over remarks on caste censusMayawati accused Rahul Gandhi of conspiring to abolish reservations in India and criticized the Congress party for not implementing OBC reservation during their tenure. She warned that if Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mayawati says BSP alliance with INLD in Haryana to save people from BJP, Congress and alliances headed by themIndiaTimes - Published | |
'There is no question of ... ': Education minister clarifies on DU's Manusmriti proposalUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that Delhi University's vice-chancellor, Yogesh Singh, rejected a proposal to include Manusmriti in the LLB curriculum. This proposal was dismissed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Murdered Mayawati aide Armstrong cannot be buried at BSP office in Chennai: Madras HCMadras high court rejects burial of murdered BSP chief at party office, suggests alternative location. Body to be buried on private land in Pothur village. DMK government objects citing residential..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Armstrong murder: BSP chief Mayawati pays tribute to slain party leader in Chennai, demands CBI probeThe BSP Supremo further appealed to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government to entrust the CBI with the matter.DNA - Published | |
Tamil Nadu BSP chief murder: Mayawati pays homage to Armstrong in ChennaiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Hathras stampede: Key accused, 2 others held; cops probe 'political' link to funding of godman's events; Akhilesh, Mayawati slam Yogi govtDevprakash Madhukar, arrested in Najafgarh with a Rs 1 lakh bounty, is the main accused in the Hathras stampede tied to Bhole Baba events, with political connections under inspection. Akhilesh Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Follow Ambedkar not Babas': Mayawati's appeal to poor, Dalits post Hathras stampedeMayawati adviseD the poor and Dalits to follow Bhimrao Ambedkar's path instead of relying on Babas like Bhole Baba. "Rather, by following the path shown by Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, they will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'No ground reality, mostly imaginary': Mayawati criticizes Narendra Modi-led NDA governmentMayawati criticizes President Droupadi Murmu's hollow address for neglecting critical issues like poverty and unemployment. Disappointed with sparse mention of Union government achievements. Calls for..IndiaTimes - Published | Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP national coordinatorMayawati reinstates her nephew Akash Anand as BSP's national coordinator and successor, hoping for maturity. Akash, previously removed for lack of maturity, is back in key roles.IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
My caste voted mostly for BSP but Muslims didnât: MayawatiJatavs, the core of BSPâs vote base, stood by it in the Lok Sabha elections but Muslim voters didnât despite being given a choice of candidates representing the community, party chief Mayawati said..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Will only give opportunity after... ': Mayawati's message to Muslim voters after massive Lok Sabha defeatIn the aftermath of the Lok Sabha election results, Mayawati conveyed her dissatisfaction with the Muslim community's response to the party's efforts. She stated that despite the party's attempts to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Mayawati's BSP fails to win a single seat, struggles for relevance in Uttar PradeshMayawai's Bahujan Samaj Party has drawn a blank in the Lok Sabha elections this time aroundDNA - Published | BSP Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full list of winner and loser candidates will be announced soonThe Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has unveiled its candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Voting occurred in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, 2024. Founded by Kanshi Ram and currently led by..DNA - Published |
BSP turncoats to slug it out in Mayawatiâs bastion of yoreIndiaTimes - Published | 'I request BSP to help INDIA bloc save...': SP chief Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav urges BSP to assist INDIA bloc to protect Constitution, aiming for government formation. Accuses BSP of aiding BJP, warns voting for BSP is wasting votes. SP and BSP history of alliance..IndiaTimes - Published |
âFree ration no solution, BJP failed to give jobs, control inflationâRK Chaudhary praises Kanshi Ram, backs Akhilesh Yadav's PDA for Dalit empowerment. Foresees Akhilesh as PM. Disappointed with Mayawati and Bhim Army chief. Believes Akhilesh will lead the nation with..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh hates Dalits, has no right to seek Dalit vote: MayawatiIndiaTimes - Published |
Mayawati removes nephew as heir 'till he gets maturity'BSP chief Mayawati declared late Tuesday that she was divesting her London-educated MBA nephew Akash Anand of the twin responsibilities of being her designated political heir and the party's national..IndiaTimes - Published | BSP chief Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as party co-ordinator, 'successor'The surprise decision comes on the day voting was held for the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls in the country.DNA - Published |
BSP supremo Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as political heirIndiaTimes - Published | Mayawatiâs nephew booked for poll code breach for âterroristâ barbUttar Pradesh Police Sunday booked BSP chief Mayawatiâs nephew Akash Anand on hate-speech charges after he allegedly branded the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre âa govt of terroristsâ at a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Why is the life of the poor still miserable?': BSP supremo Mayawati attacks BJP governmentIn a post on X, Mayawati said, "In the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in the country today, especially the poor, unemployed, farmers, women and other deprived people must think that you have..IndiaTimes - Published | How Mayawati is making poll battles tougher in western UPIndiaTimes - Published |
Mayawati: Will take steps to make West UP a separate stateMayawati promises to form a new state in western UP if elected, criticizing BJP for favoring wealthy businessmen. She assures fair crop prices at Muzaffarnagar rally, highlighting the need for free and..IndiaTimes - Published | Mayawati to address rallies in Moradabad and PilibhitMayawati's ongoing campaign in UP includes rallies in Moradabad and Pilibhit, seeking votes for multiple candidates. She emphasizes the alliance with Samajwadi Party and RLD for the upcoming LS..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mayawati to start her poll campaign in UP on April 14IndiaTimes - Published | Oblivion or rise from ashes, whatâs in store for Mayawati & BSP?From a resounding result of 206 of 403 UP assembly seats in 2007 polls to a single-seat tally in 2022, and drawing a blank in the 2014 parliamentary polls, the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)..IndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition attacks UP govt, seeks high-level Ansari death probeSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh govt for former MLA Mukhtar Ansari's death, demands thorough investigations supervised by Supreme Court judge. BSP chief Mayawati also..IndiaTimes - Published | Mayawati urges government to address farmers' demands amid ongoing protestsAs the farmers' protests continue, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday urged the government to take the demands of the farmers seriously and to consider them with empathy.IndiaTimes - Published |
'Guest house' case involving Mayawati made me 'pariah', 'villain': Ex-UP DGP OP Singh in memoirIndiaTimes - Published | BSP president Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi RamIndiaTimes - Published |
Mayawati demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder and Dalit icon KanshiramMayawati demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshiram, echoing the wishes of his followers. She praises the government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on Karpoori Thakur and highlights the..IndiaTimes - Published | BSP workers have enormous responsibility to bring better results in Lok Sabha elections: MayawatiBSP chief Mayawati reiterates that her party will contest UP elections independently. She emphasizes the responsibility of party workers to bring better results and counter media rumors. Mayawati also..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Let us all unite for victory': Akhilesh Yadav announces alliance with Jayant Chaudhary's RLD in UP for 2024 Lok Sabha electionsThe Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal have announced an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The RLD will contest 7 seats in western UP. It will be interesting to see..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Mayawati for her chameleon barbIndiaTimes - Published |
Mayawati welcomes Ram temple event in Ayodhya, thanks for invitationIndiaTimes - Published | Yet to decide on attending Ram temple event, grateful to be invited: MayawatiIndiaTimes - Published |
'We suffer more losses....': Mayawati's BSP to fight Lok Sabha election 2024 aloneShe said the party would not forge any tie-up for the Lok Sabha elections, due in April-May, and would go it alone.The party would consider aligning with any party after assessing the post-poll..DNA - Published | All parties should have come together against BJP: Congress' Pramod Tiwari on BSP going solo in Lok Sabha pollsBSP president Mayawati has announced that the party will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls alone, rejecting the possibility of forming alliances. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari expressed disappointment,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'If possible, BSP can ... ': Mayawati rules out pre-poll alliance for 2024 Lok Sabha electionsIndiaTimes - Published | No talks underway to include BSP in INDIA bloc: RLD chief Jayant ChaudharyNo talks with BSP for including them in the INDIA alliance, says RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary. Seat distribution among the alliance parties will be decided soon. Mayawati has expressed her reluctance to..IndiaTimes - Published |
3 years' jail in DA case for former minister in Mayawati governmentFormer UP minister Rakesh Dhar Tripathi has been sentenced to three years' rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10 lakh in a disproportionate assets case. The court stated that if Tripathi fails to pay..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Sad, unfortunate': BSP chief Mayawati on suspension of MPsIndiaTimes - Published |
At meeting with Kharge & Rahul, UP Congress netas pitch for SP tie-upCongress leaders from Uttar Pradesh pitch for alliance with Samajwadi Party for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. They consider caste census as the 'right agenda' for the state electorate. While some members..IndiaTimes - Published | No alliance with BSP until Mayawati distances herself from BJP, says SP neta Shivpal YadavAhead of INDIA bloc's crucial meeting in Delhi, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Yadav and uncle of party chief Akhilesh Yadav said "there can be no alliance with BSP until its leader..IndiaTimes - Published |
