Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram; Mayawati sees it as bid to weaken BSP
Mayawati, however, has accused the Congress of never respecting Dalit icons, alleging that the Bharat Ratna demand is an attempt to weaken the BSP.
Mayawati, however, has accused the Congress of never respecting Dalit icons, alleging that the Bharat Ratna demand is an attempt to weaken the BSP.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Sunday paid homage to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, calling his "tireless struggle and dedication" for the poor
BSP supremo Mayawati had already criticised SP for holding PDA Day on March 15, the birth anniversary of BSP founder Manyawar Kanshi Ram. She also termed it a drama by the SP.
In a big effort to revive the lost glory, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is set to hold a major rally at the Kanshi Ram Memorial Ground in Lucknow on the death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram on October 9.
She alleged that both parties have a long history of casteist politics and anti-Dalit actions and were now engaging in political opportunism for vote-bank gains.
BSP supremo Mayawati will hold a major public rally in Lucknow on October 9 to mark the death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram.
Reiterating her commitment to strengthen the Bahujan Samaj for their "social change and economic liberation ' across the country, Bahujan Samaj Party ( BSP) chief Mayawati on the birth anniversary of the party's founder and her mentor Kanshi Ram on Saturday again raised the issue of Caste Census.
In a statement, she rued that it is inappropriate to disrespect and ignore Dalit personalities for the recognition.
Party sources said that an estimated 1 lakh cadre turnout is expected at the memorial built-in memory of Kanshi Ram, and Mayawati will address them.
After announcing his debut in politics, Azad tweeted in Hindi, 'Sahab Kanshi Ram tera mission adhoora, Azad Samaj Party karegi poora (The incomplete mission of Kanshi Ram will be completed by Azad Samaj Party).'
