Overview

• Rahul Gandhi stated that the BJP would not have won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections if Mayawati's BSP had joined the INDIA bloc alliance with Congress and Samajwadi Party.
• Mayawati accused Congress of acting as the BJP's 'B team' in the recent Delhi Assembly elections, contributing to BJP's victory in the capital.
• The BSP leader criticized Congress for its 'double standards,' claiming it harbors hostility toward BSP where it is strong but seeks alliances where it is weak, like in Uttar Pradesh.
• Mayawati advised Rahul Gandhi to introspect before blaming others and defended her decision to contest elections independently, citing past losses in alliances with Congress.
• Rahul Gandhi praised Dalit contributions to India's Constitution during a student interaction, while Mayawati emphasized the challenges faced by Dalits under Congress leadership in certain states.