Mayawati

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AA Edit | Dalit assertion: Maya’s legacy

Mayawati, the iconic leader who transformed Dalit aspirations, hands over BSP leadership to nephew Akash Anand.

12 Dec 2023 12:36 AM

Pavan Varma | Mayawati: Forgotten leader with a winning poll formula

Mayawati had no political godfathers. Her father worked in the post-office in a village near Dadri in UP

11 Jun 2023 12:00 AM

No alliance with AIMIM for 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls: Mayawati

BSP to contest the Assembly elections to be held in UP and Uttarakhand alone, and will not be entering into any alliance, barring Punjab

27 Jun 2021 12:45 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati. (PTI Photo)

India-China face-off: Centre, opposition must work with full maturity, says Mayawati

"It is better to leave it to the government to protect the border. Which is also the responsibility of every government," she said

22 Jun 2020 5:07 PM

Rahul ready to commit, finally; Tomar eyes Chouhan’s chair

Rahul Gandhi’s remark that he was willing to do this more often was a clear giveaway that he wants his old job back

21 Apr 2020 9:48 AM

Clash of the CMs

Two biopics on two fomer UP chief ministers are on floors and the release dates of both these films will be announced once the lockdown ends

09 Apr 2020 1:40 PM

CAA: Muslims’ lives hard now, says Mayawati

After the CAA and NRC issues, “lives of Muslims have become more difficult”, Mayawati said.

04 Feb 2020 1:35 AM

Mayawati accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre of not taking others into confidence before bringing in the CAB. (Photo: File)

'Withdraw CAA, bring new law after consensus': BSP Chief Mayawati

She called the BSP a disciplined party which holds peaceful protests only after taking permission from the authorities.

15 Jan 2020 3:41 PM

Infants undergo treatment at the JK Lone hospital in Kota district on Thursday. At least 104 infants have died at a government-run hospital in Kota in the past month. (PTI)

Mayawati and Yogi Adityanath attack Cong on infant deaths

The BSP supremo further asked the people of Uttar Pradesh to remain alert about the Congress’ political opportunism, and specially of Ms Vadra.

03 Jan 2020 5:16 AM

Expressing displeasure on the response to the tragedy, Mayawati also questioned the silence of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying if she does not meet mothers of the deceased children, then her meeting with the kin of the victims of violence during the anti-CAA protests in UP will be 'construed as pure theatrics'. (Photo: PTI)

'Don't politicise deaths of infants': Gehlot as over 100 infants die in Kota

His remarks came amid criticism by the BJP and BSP supremo Mayawati, who accused the state govt of being insensitive.

02 Jan 2020 4:22 PM

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said persons holding responsible positions should not forget that India is secular country, where people follow different religions. (Photo: File)

BJP weakened Constitution, but protests should not be violent: Mayawati

'Manner of protests should be such that it should neither hurt feelings of people nor disturb the atmosphere of amity,' Mayawati said.

01 Jan 2020 3:25 PM

'Also, it is an appeal to protesters to express their opposition in a peaceful manner,' Mayawati said. (Photo: File).

Give up 'stubborn stand' on citizenship law, NRC: Mayawati to Centre

A BSP delegation had met President Ram Nath Kovind over the contentious law and the violence that has ensued over the legislation.

21 Dec 2019 1:42 PM

Mayawati asks Cong to clear its stand on Savarkar issue

It has been less than a month since the alliance in Maharashtra between the Congress NCP and the Shiv Sena.

16 Dec 2019 2:49 AM

She also slammed the Yogi Adityanath government in UP for not doing enough for the safety of the women. (Photo: ANI)

UP, Delhi police should take inspiration from Hyd police: Mayawati on encounter

'Crimes against women are on the rise in Uttar Pradesh, but the state government is sleeping,' Mayawati added.

06 Dec 2019 10:20 AM

'In the Ayodhya case, the verdict is expected soon due to which there is uneasiness and valid doubts in the minds of people,' Mayawati said. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya case: Mayawati says responsibility of Centre to guarantee security of people

The SC is likely to deliver its verdict on the emotive Ayodhya issue before CJI Ranjan Gogoi retires on November 17.

07 Nov 2019 5:01 PM

Yadav's act is likely to give a jolt to BSP president Mayawati, who called off the alliance with SP after the general elections this year. (Photo: File)

UP: 'Not afraid of Mayawati', BSP MP attends SP meet, calls them 'bhai'

Defying his party's supremo, the BSP MP arrived at a function organised by the SP.

01 Nov 2019 5:52 PM

Mayawati faces fresh trouble as CBI rakes up PSC case

The CBI recently registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against unidentified officials of the state administration.

29 Oct 2019 1:17 AM

BSP chief Mayawati on Friday termed Congress' "selfishness" as the reason behind her party's defeat in Haryana polls. (Photo: File)

Mayawati blames Congress for BSP's abysmal performance in Haryana polls

However, the BSP chief claimed that her party's vote share in this election was more in comparison to 2014 Haryana Assembly polls.

25 Oct 2019 12:10 PM

She asked the BJP government to work with dedication and integrity in public interest. (Photo: File)

Crimes increasing ever since BJP govt came to power in UP: Mayawati

Her comments come in the backdrop of the murder of Hindu outfit chief, Kamlesh Tiwari in the state capital on Friday.

21 Oct 2019 8:16 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati (Photo: File)

Hindu rashtra comment comes under Mayawati fire

Addressing an election meet at the Indora ground here, she sought votes for all 62 BSP candidates contesting the October 21 elections.

15 Oct 2019 2:01 AM

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