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The Hindu
7 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Mayawati hits out at Bihar govt over death of Dalit rape victim
Describing the recent rape and stabbing of a minor Dalit girl in Bihar as highly condemnable and worrisome, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) said the incident is proof of the poor law and health system in the State. 'The recent incident of rape and stabbing of a minor Dalit in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar and her subsequent death due to delay/negligence in her treatment in Patna hospital is a living proof of the poor law and health system of the state, which is highly condemnable and worrisome,' she wrote on X asking when will Bihar's situation change. The former four-time Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and a leading Dalit face pushed for strict legal action against all culprits and asked the Bihar government to ensure justice to the victim's family so that such painful incidents can be prevented from recurring in future. 'It would be better if the government helps the victim's family in every possible way and is seen standing with them,' she added. In the tragic incident, the minor Dalit girl hailing from Muzaffarpur was raped and found with nearly 20 stab wounds died at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) on June 1 during treatment.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Caste discrimination allegation: BSP demands FIR against Ludhiana MC official
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Monday launched a protest outside the Ludhiana municipal corporation's (MC's) Zone-A office, calling for immediate registration of an FIR against a senior MC official under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The protest, organised under the party's ongoing 'Punjab Sambhalo' campaign, highlighted what BSP leaders described as institutionalised caste-based discrimination and exploitation within the municipal administration. The party also called for a complete roll back of the contract system for sanitation and Class IV workers, terming it a form of systemic injustice against Dalits. BSP leaders alleged that on May 26, official, while sitting on a constitutional post, physically assaulted Class IV workers including sanitation staff, sewer men, and beldars. According to the party, he kicked them, hurled casteist slurs, used filthy language, and publicly humiliated the workers. The BSP demanded his immediate suspension and legal action under the SC/ST Act, stating that such behaviour not only violates constitutional values but also reaffirms the oppressive treatment meted out to Dalit workers in government institutions. The protest also targeted the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government, accusing both of turning a blind eye to the plight of sanitation workers across the state. 'Despite repeated appeals, the government has failed to address our basic demands. There is growing anger among the Valmiki Samaj and the entire community of sanitation workers,' the memorandum submitted by the party read. Among the key demands raised during the protest were registration of an FIR against MC official and his immediate suspension; a complete rollback of the outsourcing policy for sanitation workers, sewer men, gardeners, and beldars; issuance of appointment letters to overage employees; deployment of one supervisor (lambardar) in each of the 95 municipal wards; and the clearance of retirement benefits within 24 hours of an employee's retirement. The BSP further demanded an inquiry against councillors from AAP, BJP, and Congress, accusing them of supporting private garbage collection tenders that, according to the protestors, have robbed poor workers of their livelihood. The party alleged that private contracts are benefiting select contractors while sidelining Dalit workers who earlier collected garbage from door to door. It sought a halt to this 'anti-poor and anti-Dalit' privatisation drive and urged the civic body to regularise these workers through a house resolution. Other demands included installation of compactors in all 95 wards, action against the so-called 'garbage mafia' allegedly collecting ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month from households through staff deployed on compactors, and the permanent appointment of a deputy chief financial advisor (DCFA) in the Ludhiana MC. The BSP has warned that if its demands are not met, the agitation will intensify across the state.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maya slams ASP chief Chandra Shekhar Azad
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati hit back at Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief Chandra Shekhar Azad stating that leaders of such organisations and parties are like rain frogs, who are weakening unity between the Bahujan and BSP on the directions of and support from parties like the Congress, BJP and SP. Addressing 'Astitva Bachao - Bhaichara Banao' (Save Existence – Build Brotherhood) - Parbudh Jan Sammelan in Lucknow on Sunday, the ASP chief had attacked Akash Anand who has been recently appointed chief national coordinator of the BSP. 'People have rejected Akash Anand but due to compulsions, the BSP opened the door for him after expulsion,' he said. Lashing out at BSP, Chandra Shekhar had said, 'I respect BSP chief Mayawati but now the ASP will fulfill the dreams of Dalit icons Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Kanshi Ram. Ambedkar had said that dead people do not run the mission and they do not leave the mission alive. ASP is spreading the message and mission of BSP founder Kanshi Ram'. Mayawati countered the ASP chief's attack on BSP with a series of posts on X on Monday. Without taking his name she said, 'BSP is the only Ambedkarite party in the country working for the benefit of the Bahujans'. Defending her decision to open the door to her nephew, Akash Anand, after expelling and reinstating him on the second top post in the party, the BSP chief said, 'There is a tradition of taking action against people in the interest of the party and taking them back if they repent. In this sequence, the ups and downs of Akash Anand in the party and making him the chief national coordinator has naturally created uneasiness among many people. 'The party hopes that Akash Anand will fulfill the responsibility of taking forward the self-respect of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and Kanshiram. The BSP is realising their dreams with full dedication and heart and soul. The party has absolutely no need for opportunists and selfish people,' she said. Slamming ASP chief Chandra Shekhar Azad, the BSP chief said, the leaders of some organisations and parties who are like rain frogs may become MLAs, MPs and ministers for their personal gain but they are not going to do any good to society. People should be careful, she said.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Law and order in UP deteriorating, says Mayawati
New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of law and order in different states, especially in Uttar Pradesh. "Due to the dominance of feudal and criminal elements in various states of the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, acts of casteist and communal hatred, violence, injustice and oppression and displacement of people, etc., prove that the rule of law is not functioning properly here," Mayawati wrote in a post on X in Hindi (loosely translated). She also expressed concern that the new chief of UP Police faces a big challenge in controlling crime and establishing the rule of law in the state. "In such an environment, the new chief of UP Police faces a big challenge to control crime and establish the rule of law in the state and provide proper relief to the people of all sections of society. The state government and the people of the ruling party also need every kind of cooperation and activism in establishing the rule of law in UP," said Mayawati. The BSP chief emphasised that Uttar Pradesh should play a pivotal role in the multidimensional development of India and contribute significantly to the progress of its vast population. However, she questioned whether the state's reputation is being overshadowed by negative discussions, particularly those focused on crime control and the poor law and order situation. She lamented that instead of being seen as a growth engine for the country, UP is often associated with these challenges, which could be detrimental to both public perception and national interest. Earlier in May, Mayawati also criticised the 'deteriorating condition' of government-run primary schools in Uttar Pradesh, calling the situation 'very pathetic'. She warned that if it continues, it will threaten the educational future of marginalised communities. Describing this trend as 'serious and worrying,' the BSP supremo said the government must recognise the importance of basic education and take urgent corrective measures. 'The poor condition of the government school system shows the lack of proper attention towards the educational needs of the underprivileged. The government must act to improve infrastructure and learning standards in schools,' she said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BSP to bank on ‘janata ka gathbandhan' to revive fortunes in 2027 UP elections
Lucknow: In the 2027 UP assembly elections, the Bahujan Samaj Party 's antithesis to political 'gathbandhan' (alliance)" will be 'janata ka gathbandhan' (alliance of people). This is the idea with which the party wants to make a comeback to power, 20 years after it formed a majority govt in UP in 2007. To make it happen, the party has started applying strategies it adopted in 2007. The basic activity was mobilising people from 'sarv samaj' (every caste and community) at the booth level and making them aware of the party's plans for growth and development. "We have started doing it again. We are informing people from various castes and communities about what all 'Behenji' after BSP formed the govt. We are also informing people about the constant onslaught being made by the Congress and the BJP on the constitutional provisions for SCs and backwards," said UP BSP president Vishwanath Pal. "The idea is to unite people from various backgrounds at the booth level against the propaganda of opposition parties. BSP plans to win by riding on 'janata ka gathbandhan'," he said. In the 2022 assembly elections, BSP won only one seat in UP (Rasra in Ballia) and polled over 12.8% of votes. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections did not do any good to the party's dropping political stakes in UP. It lost all the 10 seats won in 2019, and the vote share shrank to 9.4% from 19.4% in 2019. To tighten its grip on voters at the ground level, the party has taken to micro-planning and has started organising 'chaupals' and 'baithaks' at every booth in villages, in which senior and local functionaries are interacting with the people. Since booth is the micro-unit of electoral setup, BSP has pinned its hopes there. 'Chaupals' and 'baithaks' at the booth level may also not require local villagers to commute to some spot away from their homes to listen to party workers. "It is almost like a door-to-door meeting where maximum voters can be mobilised," said Pal.
