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'Mayawati is no more the undisputed leader of Dalits'

'Mayawati is no more the undisputed leader of Dalits'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'The 16th and 17th Lok Sabha and the 2017 assembly election show that Dalits and OBCs are moving towards the BJP.'

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

My statues represent 'will of the people': Mayawati

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Mayawati also sought the dismissal of a plea, which alleged that pubic funds were misused in the construction of memorials and statues.

BJP MLA Sadhana Singh apologises for remark about Mayawati

BJP MLA Sadhana Singh apologises for remark about Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

According to media reports, Singh made objectionable remarks on Mayawati over an infamous episode when the BSP chief was reportedly assaulted by Samajwadi Party workers at a guest house in Lucknow in 1995 that triggered decades of animosity between the two parties.

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Mayawati sees good omen for 2017

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

After a series of defeats since 2012, the results of the recent panchayat polls are being seen by her as a tide changer for the upcoming UP assembly elections

Will SP lose Muslim voters to Mayawati?

Will SP lose Muslim voters to Mayawati?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

If Muslims back Mayawati, nothing can stop her from forming the next government in UP.

Mayawati sells BSP tickets for Rs 15-20 cr, alleges Maneka

Mayawati sells BSP tickets for Rs 15-20 cr, alleges Maneka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Everybody knows Mayawati sells party tickets and even her party members take pride in telling this'

BJP courting Mayawati

BJP courting Mayawati

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Amidst signs of ties warming up between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday sought to reach out to the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party which withdrew support to the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre.

Forget past differences, work for victory of SP-BSP: Mayawati

Forget past differences, work for victory of SP-BSP: Mayawati

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The BSP chief said Uttar Pradesh, which is India's largest state, will decide who will be the next prime minister.

Yogi takes a dig at Akhilesh, Mayawati over Noida 'jinx'

Yogi takes a dig at Akhilesh, Mayawati over Noida 'jinx'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP leader Mayawati, saying they had 'fear' of visiting Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar during their terms at the helm of the state.

Mayawati withdraws controversial UPCOCA

Mayawati withdraws controversial UPCOCA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday decided to withdraw the state's plea for the enactment of the Uttar Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act."Since such a law was already in existence in Maharashtra, we felt that it would be effective in Uttar Pradesh as well. But the Home ministry continued to put hurdles in our path and did not allow the bill to be cleared," she said.

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.

Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Meet Anand Kumar, a government clerk who transformed into a real estate and hospitality baron.

Mayawati snubs Bhim Army chief on 'bua', 'same blood' remark

Mayawati snubs Bhim Army chief on 'bua', 'same blood' remark

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Referring to attempts made by Azad to forge the relationship of 'bua' with her, Mayawati said she cannot have any respectable relationship with such people.

Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

BSP VP Jai Prakash Singh Rahul Gandhi will not succeed in Indian politics because his mother was a foreigner.

EC has 'woken up': SC after ban on Yogi, Mayawati

EC has 'woken up': SC after ban on Yogi, Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Following the SC rap for EC, the poll panel on Monday afternoon took action against Adityanath, Mayawati, Azam Khan and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi.

Jolt to BSP ahead of LS polls as MP Ritesh Pandey quits party, joins BJP

Jolt to BSP ahead of LS polls as MP Ritesh Pandey quits party, joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

In his resignation letter addressed to BSP president Mayawati, Pandey said he has come to the conclusion that the party does not need his service as neither has he been called for meetings for a long time nor has the party leadership spoken to him.

Get ready to fight bypolls alone: Mayawati to BSP leaders

Get ready to fight bypolls alone: Mayawati to BSP leaders

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

According to some of those present in the meeting, Mayawati also referred to the family feud in the Yadav clan, saying after Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger brother Shivpal decided to contest separately the community votes were not transferred to the BSP, and the SP could not even save its "family seats".

Explained: Why Akhilesh, Mayawati joined hands

Explained: Why Akhilesh, Mayawati joined hands

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'Emboldened by the BJP victory, the upper castes feel they must assert themselves and regain dominance over the rural power structure.'

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The BSP supremo is looking forward to the support of Dalits and Muslims to seize the throne in Lucknow, writes Amit Shankar.

SC says Mayawati should return money used for erecting her statues

SC says Mayawati should return money used for erecting her statues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The bench made it clear the tentative view was expressed by it as the matter would take some time for hearing.

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

BJP vs Cong over 'sulking' Selja's absence from Haryana poll campaign

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Sirsa MP Kumari Selja will campaign for the Congress and address a public meeting in Narwana this week, party general secretary Randeep Surjewala said on Monday after the Bharatiya Janata Party targeted the grand old party over alleged infighting amid reports that she was sulking.

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early on Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of one of the most auspicious days of Mauni Amavasya, officials said.

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Atishi to be 3rd woman and youngest CM of Delhi

Atishi to be 3rd woman and youngest CM of Delhi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Delhi is set to get its third woman chief minister, after Congress' Sheila Dikshit and Bharatiya Janata Party's Sushma Swaraj, as Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has been chosen to succeed Arvind Kejriwal.

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

NCW issues notice to UP BJP MLA over remarks against Mayawati

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Another UP MLA came out in support of Sadhana Singh, saying there was nothing wrong in her remarks.

BSP Beyond Behenji

BSP Beyond Behenji

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It is an existential crisis. We cannot recover lost ground through social media. We need to forge alliances and reshape our ideological contours.'

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 May 2019

She also attacked the "fashion" among politicians of visiting temples during the poll campaign and said the Election Commission should take note.

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

EC turning a blind eye to violation by Yogi, claims Mayawati

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

She further accused the EC of being biased and 'wrongly favouring' BJP leaders.

EC's Bengal action under pressure from Centre: Mayawati

EC's Bengal action under pressure from Centre: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It is now clear that under the present Chief Election Commissioner, Lok Sabha polls are not being held in a totally free and fair manner, she said.

Mayawati meets Vajpayee

Mayawati meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

Speaking to reporters after the 75-minute meeting, Mayawati said she would reveal the contents of a letter she had written to the prime minister earlier in the week at an appropriate time.

'Mayawati to back UPA's Presidential candidate'

'Mayawati to back UPA's Presidential candidate'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

BSP supremo Mayawati may have used her plan to nominate a Dalit candidate for the post of President as a bargaining tool with the Congress, reports Sheela Bhatt.

PM is honest only on paper, like his OBC status: Mayawati

PM is honest only on paper, like his OBC status: Mayawati

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Mayawati alleged that the prime minister had crossed all limits of decency in terming the Bahujan Samaj Party her personal property.

BJP's base is shrinking across the country: Mayawati

BJP's base is shrinking across the country: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The BSP supremo also ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for "not taking cognisance" of suicides by Dalit students when his party was in power.

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Will These 5 Parties Survive After Defeat?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The parties which gave chief ministers and sent scores of MPs to Parliament, drew a blank this time.

Mayawati files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Mayawati files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Outgoing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samajwadi Party president Mayawati on Tuesday filed her nomination for the Rajya Sabha.

How Behenji became Madame Mayawati

How Behenji became Madame Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Mayawati's assets were amassed possibly only when she conceived and decided to auction her solid chunk of trusting Dalit votes to the most suitable bidder. Rather, than the most opportunist politician in exchange for her transferable Dalit vote bank during polls.

Mayawati announces new land acquisition

Mayawati announces new land acquisition

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Having taken enough onslaughts from different opposition parties for forcibly acquiring huge chunks of agricultural land for industrial and commercial purposes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday sought to score a point by wooing farmers through a new land acquisition policy, framed after a dialogue with farmers.

Muzaffarnagar molestation: Mayawati suspends MLA

Muzaffarnagar molestation: Mayawati suspends MLA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

In an obvious bid to divert the attention of people from the mysterious death of a jailed medical officer in the state capital, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Friday expelled her party Member of Legislative Assembly Shahnawaz Rana from the primary membership of the party. Rana has been expelled for his alleged involvement in case of attempted rape and molestation of two women.

Mayawati expels BSP MLA for skipping K'taka trust vote

Mayawati expels BSP MLA for skipping K'taka trust vote

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Mayawati on Sunday had directed Mahesh to vote in favour of the Kumaraswamy government, after he had said that he would skip the trust vote in the absence of any clear instructions from the high command.

Will 'expose' Mayawati govt: Digvijay Singh

Will 'expose' Mayawati govt: Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Stepping up his attack on the ruling BSP in Uttar Pradesh over the Chief Medical Officer murder issue, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said his party will "expose" the Mayawati government, while making a fresh demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident.