National party · BSP
Bahujan Samaj Party
The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded to represent Bahujans — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and religious minorities — drawing on the ideas of B. R. Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Periyar.
Founded
14 April 1984
Founder
Kanshi Ram
Headquarters
12, Gurudwara Rakabganj Road, New Delhi
President / Leader
Mayawati
Election symbol
Elephant
Party colours
Blue
Alliance
None (currently)
Active in
Uttar Pradesh (historic base)
Ideology
Bahujan ideologyAmbedkarismSocial justiceDalit empowerment
History
Mayawati became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh four times, including a full majority term from 2007 to 2012. The party's vote share has declined sharply since 2014.
Political positions
Affirmative action, anti-caste discrimination measures, welfare for Dalits and OBCs, and protection of constitutional safeguards for minorities.
Notable leaders
- • Mayawati
- • Akash Anand
- • Satish Chandra Mishra
Notable controversies & cases
- 01Disproportionate assets case against Mayawati (later quashed by the Supreme Court).
- 02Allegations of expensive memorials and statues in Lucknow and Noida during BSP rule.
Sources & references
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