Lucknow buzzed with political fervor as Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati commemorated Kanshi Ram’s jayanti by tributing his legacy and launching a pointed critique against the Samajwadi Party’s PDA strategy. Dismissing it as a sham designed for electoral gains, she rallied supporters to bolster BSP’s transformative agenda.
‘Words and deeds don’t match in parties claiming to champion Bahujans,’ Mayawati stated, singling out SP for weakening the community’s power base instead of empowering it. She argued that true welfare for Dalits, OBCs, tribals, and Muslims comes only through BSP’s unwavering commitment, not the opportunistic politics of rivals.
Delving into history, Mayawati exposed how SP and similar outfits have exploited marginalized votes without delivering justice. ‘PDA is just a catchy phrase for polls; post-victory, neglect follows,’ she charged. This gap between rhetoric and reality, she said, is evident from their governance records.
Reflecting on Kanshi Ram’s monumental contributions, Mayawati praised his role in mobilizing Bahujans nationwide, turning Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals into a potent political movement. Nationwide programs saw cadres vowing to advance social reform and economic freedom.
Observing shifts in alliances, she highlighted Muslims drifting away from exploitative parties and Brahmins warming to BSP, fueling SP’s caste-based animosity. Mayawati appealed for mass enrollment in BSP to claim political mastery and implement constitutional guarantees.
At key venues like 9 Mal Avenue and Noida’s Dalit site, massive crowds honored Kanshi Ram, with calls for his Bharat Ratna award. Wrapping up, Mayawati positioned BSP as the authentic vehicle for Bahujan emancipation, warning against falling for election-time facades.