Rahul Gandhi and Mayawati Trade Barbs Over Election Alliances and Strategies

Mayawati accuses Congress of hypocrisy after Rahul Gandhi criticizes her for not joining the INDIA bloc to counter the BJP.

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.