Overview

• The BSP is holding a large rally at the Kanshi Ram Memorial Ground in Lucknow on the founder’s death anniversary as it gears up for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections.
• Mayawati shared the main stage with national convenor Aakash Anand, reintroducing him as the party’s prominent youth face and potential successor figure.
• Party leaders reiterated a go-it-alone stance, rejecting alliances with both the NDA and the INDIA bloc as they seek to rebuild organisationally.
• The BSP projected a turnout of over five lakh supporters, framing the mobilisation as evidence of enduring cadre strength despite recent defeats.
• From the stage, Mayawati attacked the SP and Congress for exploiting Dalit icons, briefly credited the UP government for memorial upkeep, criticised the BJP for limited work for Dalits, and faced Congress claims that she aligns with the ruling party.