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Congress did not implement Mandal Commission report, says Mayawati in Telangana

Mayawati takes veiled dig at Congress for not providing OBCs reservation benefits like SCs and STs. She recalls BSP agitating for Mandal Commission report implementation, which was not accepted by Congress. She accuses Central and State govts of not properly implementing laws meant to provide relief to weaker sections.

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Amid World Cup fever, U.P. parties vie to take credit for stadium, target each other

Major parties in Uttar Pradesh compete for the credit for Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. SP's Akhilesh Yadav says they built it, BSP's Mayawati says they acquired land, BJP's Yogi Adityanath renamed it. BJP calls Opposition "self-obsessed" and says people won't be lured in 2024 LS polls.

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BSP makes renewed bid for Rajasthan polls while the AIMIM is the new variable

Adding an unknown variable to the already complicated political arithmetic of Rajasthan, the AIMIM will make its debut in the upcoming State Assembly election, while BSP, whose six legislators switched to the Congress in 2018, is making a renewed bid to play a crucial role in the ‘balance of power’

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Mayawati denies ‘fabricated’ reports on joining opposition bloc

Mayawati, BSP supremo, reacted sharply to a news report quoting SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav saying BSP was joining INDIA alliance. She called it wrong, misleading and fake, and accused SP of being part of a campaign to tarnish BSP's image.

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BSP to ally with Gondwana party in M.P., Chhattisgarh; will fight alone in Rajasthan, Telangana

BSP to ally with GGP in MP & Chhattisgarh, contest on own in Rajasthan & Telangana. EC must ensure free & fair elections, curb misuse of govt machinery, money power & casteism/communalism. BSP had 6 MLAs in Rajasthan in 2018, but all merged with Congress. BSP had no success in…

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BJP, Congress promises, announcements ‘deceptions’ to cover up failures, alleges Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati said that the electoral environment in the country has been affected because the various attractive promises made by the BJP and the Congress

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BJP’s allies in U.P. join the Opposition in demanding caste census

UP govt. faces pressure to conduct caste census from allies, Opposition; BJP banking on PM Modi's face, outreach among OBCs to counter challenge.

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Bihar caste survey | SP, BSP, Congress, Apna Dal press for similar exercise in U.P.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) and the Congress have also pressed for a similar head count to figure out the numbers of different castes in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere.

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Conduct caste survey in Uttar Pradesh immediately: Mayawati

Mayawati demands caste survey in Uttar Pradesh to ensure justice for OBCs. BSP happy as country's politics taking new turn in favour of neglected 'Bahujan Samaj'. Bihar govt. released caste survey findings revealing OBCs/EBCs constitute 63% of state's population.

The Hindu

‘Complete distance’ from NDA and INDIA bloc for parliamentary polls, reiterates Mayawati

the former four-time U.P. CM dismissed “fake news” about the party

The Hindu

U.P. Congress chief meets BSP MP Danish Ali amid talk of possible entry into grand old party

Congress welcomes BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali to join party in solidarity against BJP's divisive, communal politics. U.P. Congress president Ajay Rai met Ali in New Delhi to discuss his entry. Rahul Gandhi visited Ali in support after derogatory remarks from BJP MP. Ali yet to decide due to trauma…

The Hindu

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri’s remarks must be probed by Privileges Committee: Opposition

The Opposition also targeted the BJP, saying such incidents were no longer surprising.

The Hindu

Akhilesh, Mayawati say BJP is fishing for women’s vote, using reservation as bait

Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav attack Union Govt. for linking women's reservation Bill to census & delimitation. Demand quota be implemented "immediately" without census & delimitation. Yadav accuses BJP of making a mockery of serious issue & Mayawati demands 50% reservation for women.

The Hindu

Making sense of Mayawati’s ambivalence

Mayawati has decided to remain equidistant from both NDA and INDIA. She believes that this strategy could result in the emergence of a majboor (weak) party to power, which, in turn, would keep the BSP relevant.

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Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad may contest Lok Sabha poll from UP’s Nagina

Chandra Shekhar Azad, founder of Bhim Army, likely to contest maiden Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh. Talks on to accommodate him in SP-RLD-INC alliance. Azad to contest from Nagina, a reserved seat held by BSP. Azad's Azad Samaj Party holds nine district council seats.

The Hindu

Mayawati alleges internal collusion of BJP and Opposition on ‘INDIA’ name, urges SC intervention

The former four-time Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance over the issue.

The Hindu

BSP to go solo in 2024 elections, says Mayawati

BSP leader Mayawati described the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance and the BJP-led NDA as “anti-poor, casteist, communal and capitalist”, adding the BSP will offer an alternative to people. The statement is important since a two-day INDIA meeting is to commence from August 31 in Mumbai.

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SC stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample for 2007 hate speech

Azam Khan has challenged the July 25 order of the Allahabad High Court which disposed of his plea and upheld the order of the trial court in Rampur.

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‘There’s a case’ to throw the book at Bibek Debroy: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has condemned the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, Bibek Debroy, for “exceeding his jurisdiction” in calling for a new Constitution in an article.

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Mayawati expects good results for BSP in poll-bound Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Mayawati slams Congress & BJP for playing politics of allegations & counter-allegations in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh. She exudes confidence in winning elections alone & on issues of public interest & welfare. BSP to announce candidates at local level & expects good result.

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Mayawati bats for caste-based census in Uttar Pradesh

Mayawati pitches for caste-based census, citing it as an important step towards social justice. She questions why BJP is not ready for it. Patna High Court upheld caste census in Bihar, leading to demand for it in UP. Mayawati terms BJP’s stand against it worrying, as BSP enjoys considerable support…

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When will Uttar Pradesh implement caste-based census? asks Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party Mayawati on Wednesday said that a caste-based census should be conducted across the country including in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite news.

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U.P. govt. must show special responsibility in monsoon session over issues of public interest, says Mayawati

In the short session scheduled to be of five days, both Houses — the Legislative Assembly and the Council — will adopt new rulebook.

The Hindu

Haryana government lacked intent to stop violence, says Mayawati

Mayawati sharply reacted to riots in Nuh and Gurugram, Haryana, describing it as collapse of law and order. Comparing it to Manipur, she said both State govts failed to save lives and property. She questioned Haryana govt's policy, intention and style of functioning. She cautioned against using riots for narrow…

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"Like Manipur..." Mayawati attacks Khattar government over Haryana violence

Launching a strong attack on Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's government in Haryana over violence in several districts of the state, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati stated that “law and order situation has completely collapsed like in Manipur." Read further on Dynamite News:

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