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Mayawati meets ECI officials in Delhi to discuss electoral reforms
In a press statement, the ECI said that it has initiated interactions with national and state political parties to promote greater and regular engagement with various stakeholders.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:51 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
In fresh caste census salvo, Mayawati says Congress, BJP two sides of same coin
The BJP-led Union government on Wednesday decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise.
Updated on May 04, 2025 06:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Caste census: Mayawati hits out at BJP, Congress for ‘race to take credit’
Mayawati also said it is not right to rely on parties like the BJP and Congress for the welfare, upliftment and interests of the Bahujan, Dalits and OBCs.
Published on May 03, 2025 04:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
‘Instead of dirty politics…’: Mayawati to opposition on Pahalgam terror attack
Mayawati's remarks have come amid Congress cautioning its leaders not to speak out of order and toe the party line on the Pahalgam terror attack
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 08:45 AM IST
Mayawati urges party workers to support Akash Anand
In a detailed post on social media platform X, Mayawati addressed the internal dynamics of the party, stating that some BSP members, due to “ignorance, over-enthusiasm, carelessness, or being misled by opposition conspiracies”, are occasionally relieved of responsibilities and even expelled in serious cases.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Maya flays rival parties for targeting Anand’s re-induction
When some members of the party, under the conspiracy of opposition parties, get influenced and start weakening their own party or due to indiscipline in the party and not working with maturity, then they have to be expelled under compulsion, she said
Published on Apr 28, 2025 10:31 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Pahalgam attack ghastly, public trust must be restored: Mayawati
BSP chief says steps taken by the Centre to restore confidence of people are far more important than party politics
Published on Apr 24, 2025 09:55 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mayawati flays disrespect to Ambedkar statues
The Central and all state governments should take such incidents of injustice and atrocities on Dalits and disrespect and insult to their great saints, gurus and great men, seriously, the BSP chief said
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:45 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Centre-state disputes over census, NEP affect public interest: Mayawati
BSP chief highlighted the problems faced by children in government schools, especially those from marginalised communities, and urged govt to re-evaluate its stance on English education
Published on Apr 20, 2025 05:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Amid SP’s PDA push, Mayawati slams its leaders for using Dalits as ‘political tool’
The BSP chief’s remarks come amidst a renewed pitch by the SP to consolidate support among backward classes, Dalits, and minorities in Uttar Pradesh
Published on Apr 17, 2025 09:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
No immediate big plans for ‘pardoned’ Akash Anand, Mayawati sharpens focus on 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati asks party leaders to strengthen cadre base in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Re-entry into BSP: Akash Anand likely to get new role in third innings
The special meeting of party functionaries will be held two days after Mayawati decided to give another chance to Akash Anand, after his series of posts on X, asking for forgiveness for his past mistakes, saying he considers Mayawati as his political guru
Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:34 AM IST
BSP pays tribute to Dr Ambedkar; Maya calls for oppressed classes’ unity
The only cure for the millions of problems of all Bahujans is their mutual unity and obtaining the master key to power through votes, said BSP chief
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:44 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Another twist in BSP tale: Expelled nephew apologises, Maya says he is being given another chance
Akash Anand says the BSP president is his only political guru and he will not consult his other relative and in-laws while taking political decisions
Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:30 AM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Mayawati allows nephew Akash Anand to rejoin Bahujan Samaj Party
Earlier today, her nephew apologised on X and appealed to Mayawati to take him back as a BSP member
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 10:59 PM IST
Mayawati's nephew Akash seeks re-entry into party, apologises
Mayawati's nephew Akash seeks re-entry into party, apologises
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:40 PM IST
PTI |
'Forgive my mistakes’: Mayawati's nephew urges BSP chief to take him back
Akash Anand also said that he would only follow the directions given by Mayawati and would not take advice from anyone else.
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 07:31 PM IST
Shivam Pratap Singh
Mayawati flays Rahul’s silence on Waqf Bill during Parl debate
In a series of posts on social media platform X, Mayawati stated that opposition parties had compared the amendments to the Waqf Act to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), alleging both were contrary to the Constitution.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 08:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked
Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked
Published on Apr 10, 2025 09:51 PM IST
PTI |
Eye on UP polls, BSP to stitch up Dalit-OBC ‘bhaichara’ alliance
The Bahujan community had been severely affected by caste-based and narrow-minded politics. BSP will unite them through ‘bhaichara’ to grab the master key of power and to work for their welfare, says Mayawati
Published on Mar 26, 2025 05:22 AM IST
BSP rejigs U.P. dist, city panels: Dalits, OBCs & Muslims get large share of posts
To maintain vigil on the working of the organisation and to give feedback to the leadership, the BSP has also created a post of advisor in the district and city committees
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 09:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mock drill at Mayawati’s residence creates buzz
State police personnel guarded the main gate while the movement of security forces and emergency vehicles caused temporary traffic congestion on the otherwise calm road.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
BSP above nepotism, won’t let others weaken it: Mayawati
The BSP chief cautioned her partymen, alleging that a conspiracy was being hatched to weaken the party
Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
On Kanshi Ram birth anniv, Mayawati calls for caste census
BSP president refers to herself as ‘iron lady’, says people of Uttar Pradesh have seen how her party believes more in action than in words
Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Keeping up with UP: As Dalits lose political veto, up to Mayawati to step up
Leaders and intellectuals of the Dalit community are looking to Mayawati, the party’s sole stalwart, to lead the revival.
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 04:43 PM IST
Sunita Aron
Celebrate Kanshi Ram’s birth anniv with zeal: Maya to BSP cadre
BSP chief Mayawati prepares for Kanshi Ram's birth anniversary on March 15, urging party members to celebrate and criticizing Congress and BJP's actions.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 10:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
U.P. govt failed to use funds for welfare of poor: Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati criticized UP's government for its budget, alleging it favors the rich and neglects the poor, calling for better welfare policies.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 09:41 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Mayawati replaces Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP’s nat’l coordinator
Beniwal, 55, a long-time BSP functionary from Saharanpur, belongs to the Jat community and played a key role in the party’s campaigns during the Haryana and Punjab assembly elections last year.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:16 PM IST
Rohit Kumar Singh, Lucknow
Why Mayawati showed nephew Akash Anand the door
Action comes amid allegations that Akash Anand and his father-in-law were calling the shots and leaders close to the BSP president were being sidelined
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow:
‘Lakhs of Akash Anands...’: Mayawati's nephew reacts; BJP MP mocks BSP supremo
Akash Anand said that he learned invaluable lessons of sacrifice, loyalty, and dedication under Mayawati's leadership.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 09:13 PM IST