Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Mayawati Declares BSP to Contest 2027 UP Polls Alone
Mayawati, the leader of the BSP, said her party will contest all future elections, including the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, on its own.
She wants to form a government with a full majority.
Mayawati also talked to the Brahmin community, saying they were treated fairly during BSP's rule and should not be misled by other parties.
She criticized the BJP, Congress, and other parties, claiming they are not doing enough for the people.
Mayawati also mentioned that the BSP had good plans for infrastructure and welfare, which were not completed due to lack of cooperation from the central government.
She promised to continue fighting for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities.
The Congress party criticized Mayawati, accusing her of indirectly supporting anti-constitutional forces and questioning her alliance strategy.
BSP will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections independently, aiming for a full majority government.
Mayawati reached out to the Brahmin community, asserting fair treatment during BSP's rule and urging them not to be misled by other parties.
The BSP leader criticized the BJP, Congress, and other 'caste-based parties' for not providing true benefits to the people.
Mayawati alleged that major infrastructure projects, like expressways and airports, were planned during BSP's tenure but not completed due to lack of central government cooperation.
She promised to continue fighting for the rights of Dalits and other marginalized communities, highlighting past achievements and future goals.
- Who
- Mayawati, President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- What
- BSP's decision to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections independently and Mayawati's outreach to the Brahmin community
- When
- Announced on Mayawati's 70th birthday, during a press conference in Lucknow
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To assert BSP's independence, address concerns of the Brahmin community, and highlight past achievements and future goals
Congress
BSP
Alliance Strategy
Congress
Congress accuses Mayawati of indirectly backing anti-constitutional forces and questions her alliance strategy, demanding clarification on who she is referring to.
BSP
Mayawati asserts that BSP will contest elections independently, stating it is more appropriate to do so without alliances.
- Party
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Leader
- Mayawati
- Election
- 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls
- Alliance
- None (BSP to contest independently)
- Key Communities
- Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Farmers
- Past Terms
- Four previous terms in Uttar Pradesh
- Congress Accusation
- Supporting anti-constitutional forces
- Congress Spokesperson
- Surendra Rajput
