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Mayawati calls for smooth Winter Session to ensure debate on key issues
She asserted that both the government and the opposition must act with sensitivity and seriousness to ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament
 "Mayawati calls for smooth Winter Session to ensure debate on key issues")
BSP would win more seats if Bihar elections were free and fair: Mayawati
In a post on X, she congratulated Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) members for ensuring the victory of party candidate Satish Kumar Singh Yadav in the Ramgarh assembly seat (No. 203) in Bihar's Kaimur
 "BSP would win more seats if Bihar elections were free and fair: Mayawati")
Muslims should support BSP instead of SP, Congress to defeat BJP: Mayawati
The former CM alleged that both the SP and Congress have historically pursued politics that is 'anti-Dalit, anti-backward, and anti-Muslim'
 "Muslims should support BSP instead of SP, Congress to defeat BJP: Mayawati")
Rape of minor girl in Lucknow deeply saddening and shameful: Mayawati
A minor Dalit student was allegedly raped by five men in the Banthara police station area on Saturday
BSP to fight 2027 UP election solo, says Mayawati at Lucknow rally
Addressing a rally in Lucknow, Mayawati said that alliances in the past had only helped partner parties, while the BSP's own vote base did not receive reciprocal support
Ashok Siddharth apologises to Mayawati, seeks return to BSP after expulsion
Ashok Siddharth, former MP of the party, was once counted among the prominent leaders of BSP. But on January 12, 2025, Mayawati expelled Ashok Siddharth from the party
 "Ashok Siddharth apologises to Mayawati, seeks return to BSP after expulsion")
Mayawati promotes nephew Akash Anand as BSP national convener: Report
BSP UP unit president Vishwanath Pal, talking to PTI on Friday, confirmed that Akash Anand has now become the national convener of the party
Political discourse turning toxic; parties must uphold principles: Mayawati
The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister's comments came a day after alleged derogatory remarks were made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother
 "Political discourse turning toxic; parties must uphold principles: Mayawati")
Mayawati slams BJP-led MP govt for banning sale of meat, fish in open
The newly-appointed Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday issued a directive prohibiting the use of loudspeakers at religious places beyond permissible decibel levels
 "Mayawati slams BJP-led MP govt for banning sale of meat, fish in open")
Discuss Operation Sindoor by rising above partisan politics: Mayawati
The first week of disruption in Parliament's Monsoon Session is set to give way to a fiery debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor from Monday
BSP's Mayawati takes jab at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'job promises'
The announcements, she alleged, were aimed at distracting from the law and order situation in Bihar and questioned their credibility ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state
 "BSP's Mayawati takes jab at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's 'job promises'")
EC should take cognisance of violent incidents in Bihar: Mayawati
The recent sensational murder of BJP leader and industrialist Gopal Khemka in Patna has stirred political tensions in Bihar, the former Uttar Pradesh CM Mayawati said
 "EC should take cognisance of violent incidents in Bihar: Mayawati")
Mayawati slams UP govt for hyping routine police recruitment drive
She questioned whether all communities received fair representation and raised concerns over the quality and the future of the training being provided to the recruits
Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati
Mayawati expressed confidence that Anand would now fully commit himself to carrying forward the message of BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram
 "Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati")
Mayawati appoints nephew Akash Anand as chief national coordinator of BSP
The decision was taken at a national-level meeting on Sunday at the party's central office in Delhi's Lodhi Road
 "Mayawati appoints nephew Akash Anand as chief national coordinator of BSP")
Mayawati condemns remarks on Col Qureshi, Cong wants MP minister's sacking
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai also lashed out at the minister, saying Shah had not only insulted a brave daughter of India but also attacked the strength of womanhood
EC interacts with BSP chief Mayawati for better understanding of issues
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi spoke with the BSP leadership at the Nirvachan Sadan
 "EC interacts with BSP chief Mayawati for better understanding of issues")
Mayawati announces return of Akash Anand to BSP minutes after he apologised
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has extended an olive branch to her nephew Akash Anand, offering him another chance to serve the party just hours after he issued a heartfelt public apology
Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked
The woman married Vishal, son of Hapur Municipal Council Chairperson Pushpa Devi on November 9, 2023, said Rajeev Sharma, an advocate representing the complainant
 "Mayawati's niece alleges dowry harassment; husband among 7 booked")
BSP churn likely to create vacuum in Uttar Pradesh's Dalit politics
Analysts predict bleak future unless the party reinvents itself and sheds its perceived BJP ties. Radhika Ramaseshan writes
 "BSP churn likely to create vacuum in Uttar Pradesh's Dalit politics")
