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Mayawati Condemns SP's PDA Campaign, Citing Dalit Exploitation and Historical Controversies

The BSP chief accuses the Samajwadi Party of using Dalits for political gain and criticizes controversial remarks by SP MP Ramji Lal Suman, which have drawn backlash from Rajput groups.

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Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati at a party meeting in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Mayawati has accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of exploiting Dalits, Other Backward Classes, and Muslims for political gain under its PDA coalition strategy.
  • She criticized SP leaders for creating tension and violence by involving Dalits in controversies and using narrow political tactics.
  • Mayawati called out SP MP Ramji Lal Suman for his remarks labeling Rana Sanga a 'traitor,' which have provoked violent protests from Rajput groups, including the Karni Sena.
  • Despite widespread criticism and protests, Suman remains defiant and has refused to apologize for his comments on the 16th-century Rajput king.
  • The BSP leader urged marginalized communities to resist manipulation and emphasized the importance of focusing on the contributions of Dalit icons and Ambedkar's legacy.