Background: After the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati made a surprising revelation about the breakup of the alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP). She claimed that following the elections, Akhilesh Yadav had stopped answering calls from BSP leaders, which led her to end the alliance for the respect of her party.
Booklet Release: BSP is preparing for upcoming Uttar Pradesh by-elections and has published a 59-page booklet. This booklet aims to inform party workers and supporters about the party’s strategy and clarify the reasons behind Mayawati’s important decisions in recent years. It emphasizes BSP’s dedication to the welfare of Dalits.
Details in the Booklet:
- Alliance Breakup: Mayawati mentioned that after the 2019 elections, BSP won 10 seats and SP won 5 seats. Due to this, Akhilesh Yadav stopped maintaining relations with BSP and even stopped answering calls from BSP leaders. To preserve the party’s dignity, Mayawati decided to end the alliance with SP.
- Guest House Incident: Mayawati also addressed the “Guest House Incident” in the booklet. Despite this past issue, she had previously agreed to an alliance with SP to block the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, as Akhilesh Yadav had promised to overlook past mistakes.
Purpose of the Booklet: The booklet is intended to ensure that BSP’s lower-level workers understand Mayawati’s stance and policies. It aims to raise awareness among the general public about BSP’s policies and to remind Dalit and backward castes that BSP works for their welfare, unlike other parties that seek votes but do not advocate for their interests.
Focus on Voter Base: After the 2024 election results, Mayawati is concerned about the potential loss of BSP’s voter base to the INDIA alliance and is working to retain her core supporters.
