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BSP chief Mayawati had on Wednesday resigned from the House, accusing the BJP and the Chair of not allowing her to raise the issue of anti-Dalit violence in Uttar Pradesh in the House. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati's resignation from Rajya Sabha accepted

The 61-year-old had submitted a fresh resignation letter as per the prescribed format.

20 Jul 2017 2:50 PM

BSP chief Mayawati addressing the media during the the monsoon session at Parliament in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati’s role can ease new alignments

The BSP supremo’s Rajya Sabha term was ending in April next year.

20 Jul 2017 12:03 AM

Mayawati, whose term in the Upper House was till April next year, had said that she would resign as there was no point to be a member when she was not allowed to speak. (Photo: File)

Rajya Sabha wants Mayawati to withdraw resignation: Dy Chairman Kurien

None of us are happy about her resigning. I have utmost respect for her. It was just a misunderstanding, Kurien said.

19 Jul 2017 8:27 PM

Ms Mayawati’s current term ends next year in April. But with just 19 MLAs in Uttar Pradesh, chances of her being renominated to the Upper House are bleak. (Photo:PTI)

Mayawati resigns from Rajya Sabha after walking out in anger

In her resignation, Ms Mayawati repeated most of what she had said in the Upper House earlier, including the Saharanpur incidents in May.

19 Jul 2017 1:09 AM

Mayawati, whose term in the Upper House is till April next year, argued with Kurien saying how can she be prevented from raising the issue about her 'samaj' (community) and the Dalits. (Photo: PTI/File)

Mayawati quits Rajya Sabha after Speaker stops her speech on Dalit violence

I have no moral right to be in House if I am not allowed to put across my views on atrocities being committed against Dalits, she had said.

18 Jul 2017 5:15 PM

BSP chief Mayawati was speaking about the anti-dalit violence in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. (Photo: File/PTI)

RS Monsoon session day 2: Mayawati’s ‘resignation’; Centre's ‘anti-dalit’ policies

Mayawati said she has no right to be in the House if she cannot protect the rights of her community.

18 Jul 2017 1:06 PM

Mayawati starts 2019 Lok Sabha polls shortlist

The party leadership is also apprehensive of the rise of Bhim Army in western UP and its growing influence on Dalit youths.

09 Jul 2017 1:10 AM

Lalu Yadav hints at SP-BSP pact for 2019 polls

Lalu Yadav hints at the possibility of the two coming together.

06 Jul 2017 6:21 AM

Since the message from the chief minister has gone down loud and clear, officers and ministers have started shutting their doors on journalists.

Shut the door

Yogi seems to be following the footsteps of Mayawati, who followed a similar pattern as chief minister.

03 Jul 2017 2:28 AM

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati. (Photo: PTI)

Prez polls: BSP chief Mayawati says ‘will support Meira Kumar’

BSP supremo said the Opposition's nominee for President's post Meira Kumar is more capable and popular than the NDA candidate.

22 Jun 2017 9:00 PM

Yoga Day event, a misuse of funds, says Mayawati

Mayawati said their protest against the “anti-poor and anti-farmers” function and policy was fully justified.

21 Jun 2017 2:56 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Opposition forced to rethink strategy, to meet June 22

The Opposition camp had earlier planned to field former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi, who is Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson.

20 Jun 2017 1:13 AM

A senior party leader said that Anand and Akash, apparently, were still uncomfortable in mingling with party leaders and it was also vice versa.

Turning to the family

Ms Mayawati introduced Akash, son of Anand Kumar and her nephew, at a party meeting and left it at that.

19 Jun 2017 1:56 AM

Saharanpur violence: Mayawati slams clean chit to eight Thakurs

The eight had been arrested for allegedly attacking three Dalits on May 23.

16 Jun 2017 2:19 AM

All BJP wants is popularity, says Mayawati

Mayawati said if the BJP government in UP implemented even a part of its loan waiver scheme; benefits to the farmers would have been visible.

11 Jun 2017 1:36 AM

RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Lalu Yadav tries to unite SP, BSP for Opposition rally

Mr Lalu spoke to Mr Akhilesh and Ms Mayawati on phone recently and got their confirmation to attend the rally.

09 Jun 2017 2:39 AM

Lalu Yadav, SP to help Mayawati win seat in RS in 2018?

The May 26 meeting was the first time the BSP chief has expressed her commitment to the cause of Opposition unity.

05 Jun 2017 4:12 AM

Mayawati steps out of her ivory tower

Tries to change party image; travels to meet people, appoints party spokesperson.

03 Jun 2017 3:03 AM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

Saharanpur visit: Venkaiah Naidu calls Rahul Gandhi 'photo opportunist'

Despite being denied permission by the authorities, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday reached riot-hit Saharanpur.

27 May 2017 3:36 PM

BJP trying to defame us: Mayawati denies links with Saharanpur clashes

The BSP chief added that she would recommend her party leaders to be wary of the BJP and Bhim Army.

25 May 2017 7:13 PM

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