Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati turned 70 on Tuesday and reiterated her commitment to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections independently. Birthday greetings poured in from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
During a press conference, Mayawati expressed concern over the perceived marginalization of the Brahmin community in the state. She said that during the winter session, several leaders from the Brahmin community associated with the BJP, SP, and Congress approached her to voice their concerns. “The BSP has always given full respect and adequate representation to the Brahmin community,” she stated.
On the occasion of her birthday, Mayawati also reflected on the BSP’s tenure in government. “During our rule, Uttar Pradesh witnessed its highest level of development. We worked not only for the Dalit community but also for other communities across the state,” she remarked.
Sharp Attack on SP:
Mayawati criticized the Samajwadi Party, claiming that their rule was marked by lawlessness and dominance of goons. “During that period, Dalits faced maximum exploitation. In 1995, thousands of SP goons attempted to take my life using government machinery. This is no secret,” she said.
BSP’s Social Engineering Formula:
Reiterating her plans for the 2027 elections, Mayawati emphasized that the BSP would contest independently. She recalled the 2007 assembly elections, when the party captured power in Uttar Pradesh by skillfully combining its traditional Dalit vote base with Brahmin voters through “social engineering.” Once again, Mayawati appears intent on reviving this strategy of Dalit-Brahmin coalition building to challenge rival parties.
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