On Buddha Purnima and May Day, BSP chief Mayawati invoked Gautam Buddha’s timeless teachings to critique modern governance. Posting on X from Lucknow, she bowed to the ‘Tathagata’ for spreading light of truth, non-violence, and compassion, earning India global respect as the world’s guru.
‘Walking the path shown by Buddha to make lives prosperous is the essence of rajdharma,’ she declared. However, she cautioned that this is feasible only if governments bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality – doing exactly what they promise and promising only what they can deliver.
Mayawati demanded ironclad protection for all citizens’ lives, assets, and religious freedoms. This, she argued, alongside self-reliance per Buddha’s dictum, would forge a harmonious, secure India. Her message resonated amid rising concerns over communal safety and economic disparities.
Turning to laborers on May Day, she lamented the absence of tangible improvements for male and female workers despite repeated assurances. Outsourcing and precarious employment models have bred job insecurity, crippling families’ access to education, health, and sustenance.
Drawing from Ambedkar’s vision, Mayawati highlighted how these policies gamble away workers’ futures under the guise of progress. Women’s vulnerability in unsafe workplaces adds to the crisis. She urged authorities to integrate laborers meaningfully into development agendas.
‘BSP fights tirelessly for the bahujans and toilers,’ she reiterated, wishing peace and prosperity. Her words serve as a clarion call for accountable leadership on these pivotal occasions.
