Dalit India

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

UP ranks first in food grain production - UP ranks first in food grain production Thursda... | www.developmentchannel.org | Gov

"Chief Minister Mayawati congratulated the 22.5 million farmer families of the state and said that her government had implemented schemes which doubled the farmers’ income and as a result UP has captured the first spot in food grain production, leaving behind Haryana and Punjab."

http://www.developmentchannel.org/agriculture/agribusiness/2520-up-ranks-first-in-food-grain-production

It may be mentioned that Uttar Pradesh is the most populous and an agricultural state of he country. It is the definite opinion of the Hon’ble Chief Minister that the development of the State is not possible without the prosperity of the farmers. Therefore, she has given top-most priority to the agricultural sector and welfare of farmers during every regime of BSP Government. She initiated and implemented several schemes with a view to double the income of the farmers during the present regime, owing to which Uttar Pradesh became successful in getting the status of “Best Performing State” in the sector of food grain production in the country leaving behind Haryana and Punjab.

BSP's year on year's achievements

BSP's year on year's achievements. Please have a look at the following links

1st year's achievements

http://upgov.nic.in/middle_mat/one-year-achievement.pdf

2nd year's achievements

http://bspindia.org/BSP_Govt_Achievements/two-year-achievement.pdf

3rd year's achievements

http://bspindia.org/BSP_Govt_Achievements/three-years-achievement.pdf

BSP Announcements and Achievements

Few Important Announcements and Achievements by BSP

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Maya now wants reservation for Jats - The Times of India

Maya now wants reservation for Jats - The Times of India:

"LUCKNOW: UP chief minister and BSP supremo shot off yet another letter to prime minister Manmohan Singh demanding inclusion of Jats in central government's list of other backward classes (OBC). This is third letter to prime minister from Mayawati in last three days. While in the first letter she asked for constitutional amendment for Muslim quota in government jobs and educational institution, the second one was for giving reservation to poor upper castes. "

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Mayawati-now-wants-reservation-for-Jats/articleshow/10042093.cms

Sunday, September 18, 2011

"Elephant"

"Elephant", the election symbol of BSP

……There is an inherent great meaning in the election symbol of BSP. The "Elephant". This election symbol of BSP represents the large and giant population of the “Bahujan Samaj" like the elephant. And the "Blue Flag" of the party represents the soothing blue sky. It shows that then sky does not discriminate anybody on the basis on caste, creed, rich, and poor and treat people with full equality. It also signifies peace and tranquility, which is certainly not available to mankind on this earth planet. That's why theBSP wants to create an atmosphere of justice and peace here and now on this earth, like the sky. The BSP thereby means that it wants to see a just, humanistic and equality-based social and economic order, which would serve the interest of all the sections of the Society. Considering all these, the BSP had chosen“Elephant" as its election symbol and "Blue" color as its flag.

About The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) or Majority People's Party is one of the only five prominent national political parties of India, which is the largest democracy of the world.

Brief Introduction :

The ideology of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is "Social Transformation and Economic Emancipation" of the "Bahujan Samaj ", which comprises of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), the Scheduled Tribes (STs), the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Religious Minorities such as Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Parsis and Buddhists and account for over 85 per cent of the country's total population.

The people belonging to all these classes have been the victims of the "Manuwadi" system in the country for thousands of years, under which they have been vanquished, trampled upon and forced to languish in all spheres of life. In other words, these people were deprived even of all those human rights, which had been secured for the upper caste Hindus under the age-old "Manuwadi Social System".

Among the great persons (Mahapurush) belonging to "Bahujan Samaj", who fought courageously and with commitment against the brutal and oppressive Manuwadi system, for providing a level playing field to the downtrodden to help move forward in their lives with "self-respect" and at par with the upper castes Hindus, especially Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's socio-political campaign later proved to be very effective in this direction.

Though the contributions of leaders of the downtrodden communities like Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj, Narayana Guru and Periyar E. V. Ramaswami have been immense in the fight against the obnoxious Manuwadi system, but the struggle of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, who was born in Scheduled Caste community, and that of Manyawar Kanshi Ram Ji later proved to be greatly effective and pregnant with far-reaching consequences.

Besides waging a spirited campaign against the Manuwadi Social System, Dr. Ambedkar instilled consciousness among not only the Dalits, but also among those belonging to other backward groups, which continue to be victimised and trampled under this oppressive and unjust Manuvadi Social System.

By virtue of his pivotal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution, these groups were given a number of rights in the Constitution on a legal basis to lead a life of dignity and self-respect. But he was fully conscious of the fact that these exploited sections of the society would not be able to get the full legal rights as long as the governments would remain dominated by the Manuwadi persons and parties.

That's why Dr. Ambedkar, during his lifetime, had counseled the "Bahujan Samaj" that if they wanted to fully enjoy the benefits of their legal rights, as enshrined in the Constitution, they would have to bond together all the Bahujan groups on the basis of unity and fraternity, bring them on a strong political platform and capture the "Master Key" of political power. This was to be the modus operandi for the formation of Bahujan Governments at the Centre and in States. Only such governments could enforce all the constitutional and legal rights of the "Bahujan Samaj" and provide opportunities to its People to move forward in all spheres of life besides enabling them to lead a life of "self-respect".

Keeping in view this observation and advice of Dr. Ambedkar, respected Manyawar Kanshi Ram Ji founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), with the help of his associates, on April 14, 1984. For many years while he enjoyed good health, he prepared the "Bahujan Samaj" to secure the "master key" of political power, which opens all the avenues for social and economic development.

However, being a diabetic and host of other serious ailments, his health did not permit him to lead an active political life for too long. On December 15, 2001, Manyawar Kanshi Ram Ji, while addressing a mammoth rally of the BSP at the Lakshman Mela Ground in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on the banks of the river Gomti, declared Kumari (Miss) Mayawati Ji, then the lone Vice-President of the Party, as his only political heir and successor.

Moreover, on September 15, 2003, Manyawar Kanshi Ram Ji's health suffered a serious setback, and the entire responsibility of the Party fell on the shoulders of Bahan (Sister) Kumari Mayawati Ji. Later, on September 18, 2003, the Party, through a consensus and in keeping with its Constitution, made her its National President.

Being the National President of a National Party, Kumari Mayawati Ji in her address sought to assure that "I would like to make aware people of the country that my Party, the BSP, is committed to not only improving the socio-economic conditions of people belonging to the "Bahujan Samaj" but also of the poor among the upper caste Hindus, small and medium farmers, traders and people engaged in other professions.

But people of the Manuwadi mindset, even if they are in different fields of life, are acting under a conspiracy to project the image of the BSP as if it is confined to championing the cause of Dalits alone and is opposed to the upper castes Hindus and other sections of the society. Also, the BSP has nothing to do with the issues of national interest. However, on the basis of facts, I can say with firmness and conviction that all such talks are a bunch of lies, baseless and devoid of facts and are nothing else more than a slanderous campaign of the status quoits Manuwadi forces. The policies, objectives and ideology of the BSP are crystal clear and attuned to the welfare of the entire country and its vast population.

On the basis of its ideology, the BSP wants to sound the death-knell of the "Manuwadi Social System" based on the 'Varna' (which is an inequality social system) and striving hard and honestly for the establishment of an egalitarian and "Humanistic Social System" in which everyone enjoys JUSTICE (social, economic and political) and EQUALITY (of status and of opportunity) as enshrined in the PREAMBLE of the Constitution.

Further, our Party Constitution very clearly states that "the chief aim and objective of the Party shall be to work as a revolutionary social and economic movement of change with a view to realise, in practical terms, the supreme principles of universal justice, liberty, equality and fraternity enunciated in the Constitution of India."

Such a social system is wholly in the overall interest of the Country and all sections of the society too. If, in this missionary work of "Social Transformation", people of the upper castes (Hindus) shed their Manuwadi mindset and join hands with the Bahujan Samaj, our Party, with all due respect and affection would embrace them. Such people will be given suitable positions in the Party organisation in accordance with their ability, dedication and efficiency, and there would be no distinction between them and those belonging to the Bahujan Samaj. Also they will be fielded as Party candidates in the parliamentary and assembly elections, and if our government is formed, they will also be given ministerial berths.

These are not hollow talks because the BSP in the past, during the three successive governments, had implemented all such promises. In Uttar Pradesh, Ms. Mayawati government was formed four times, and on each occasion, upper castes people were inducted in the Council of Ministers. Even an upper caste person was appointed to an all-important post of Advocate General. They were given the Party ticket for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and also nominated to the Parliament's Upper Chamber i.e. Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Councils.

In addition, upper caste people have been given high posts in the Party organisation. For example, Mr. Satish Chandra Mishra was nominated to the Rajya Sabha and also was made national general secretary of the Party. In similar fashion, other castes of the Upper Castes (Hindus) were promoted.

Thus, keeping in view all these facts, it would be injudicious and fallacious to hold that the BSP works for the welfare of a particular group or section. Yes, the Party does give priority to those sections, which have been ignored and scorned all along by the Manuwadi governments in all spheres of life. In addition, the BSP has always contributed positively to all issues pertaining to the welfare of the Country. The BSP has always taken an unequivocal stand on issues of the Country's welfare and never compromised on the issues related to the interest of the country whenever the need arose.

Aims and Objectives

The chief aim and objective of the party shall be to work as a revolutionary social and economic movement of change with a view to realise, in practical terms, the supreme principles of universal justice, liberty, equality and fraternity enunciated in the Constitution of India, to be followed by State in governance, and in particular summed up in the following extract from the Preamble of the Constitution.

We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

Justice, social, economic and political;

Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;

Equality of status and opportunity; and promote among them all

Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;”

The Party shall regard its ideology as a movement for ending exploitation of the weaker sections and suppression of the deprived through social and economic change in keeping with the above stated chief aim, and its political activity and participation in governance as an instrument of furthering such a movement and bringing in such a change.

This being the chief aim of the Party, the strategy of the Party in public affairs will be governed by the following general principles:

1. That all citizens of India being equal before law are entitled to be treated as equal in true sense and in all matters and all walks of life, and where equality does not exist it has to be fostered and where equality is denied it has to be upheld and fought for.

2. That the full, free, uninhibited and unimpeded development of each individual is a basic human right and State is an instrument for promoting and realising such development;

3. That the rights of all citizens of India as enshrined in the Constitution of India and subject to such restrictions as are set out in the Constitution, have to be upheld at all costs and under all circumstances;

4. That the provisions of the Constitution requiring the State at Center and in States to promote with special care and protect the socio-economic interests of the weaker sections of the society denied to them for centuries, have to upheld and given practical shape in public affairs as a matter of prime most priority.

5. That economic disparities and the wide gaps between the ‘haves' and the ‘have nots' must not be allowed to override the political principle of “one man, one vote, one vote, one value” adopted by our republic.

6. That unless political empowerment is secured for the economically deprived masses they will not be able to free themselves from the shackles of economic and social dependence and exploitation.

In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the aims stated above the Party will work specially towards the following objectives:

1. The Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the other Backward Castes, and the minorities, are the most oppressed and exploited people in India. Keeping in mind their large numbers, such a set of people in India is known as the Bahujan Samaj. The Party shall organise these masses.

2. The party shall work for these down trodden masses to –

a. to remove their backwardness;

b. to fight against their oppression and exploitation;

c. to improve their status in society and public life;

d. to improve their living conditions in day to day life;

2. The social structure of India is based on inequalities created by caste system and the movement of the Party shall be geared towards changing the social system and rebuild it on the basis of equality and human values. All those who join the party with the commitment to co-operate in this movement of social change shall be ingratiated into the fold of the Party.

Towards the furtherance of the above noted aims and objectives the organisational units of Party as designated in this constitution, shall be empowered to:-

1. purchase, take on lease or otherwise acquire, and maintain, moveable or immovable property for the Party and invest and deal with monies of Party in such a manner as may from time to time be determined;

2. raise money with or without security for carrying out any of the aims and objectives of the Party;

3. to do all other lawful things and acts as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the aforesaid aims and objectives,

Provided that none of these activities will be undertaken without the express approval of the National President.

Reference Sites: www.ironladykumarimayawati.org

http://www.bspindia.org/

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Six SP MLAs defect to BSP to 'serve people'

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Six-SP-MLAs-defect-to-BSP-to-serve-people/articleshow/9493412.cms

LUCKNOW: After receiving several setback when its three MLAs defected to SP, the ruling BSP has struck back at its arch rival, the SP. While on Thursday Sandhya Katheriaya, a sitting SP MLA from Kishna assembly constituency in SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's home ground Mainpuri, joined BSP, on Friday five sitting SP MLAs defected to BSP.

The five SP MLAs who have defected to the ruling BSP are Sarvesh SIngh MLA from Sagr constituency in Azamgarh, Sultan Beg MLA from Kawar constituency in Bareilly, Ashok Kumar Singh Chandel from Hamirpur, Sandeep Agarwal from Moradabad, Sundar Lal Lodhi from Hadha constituency in Unnao and Suraj Singh Shakya from Kanshiram Nagar.

The move is being seen as BSP reply to SP. While MLAs are defecting after being denied ticket by their parties for the assembly elections due next year in April-May, by engineering defections, the political parties are trying to give impression that the poll mood is in their favour.

Significantly, three BSP MLAs and several other leaders have defected to SP since May this year. Those who have joined SP include BSP MLA from Mallawa in Hardoi, Satish Verma, BSP MLA from Masauli in Barabanki district, Farid Mefhooz Kidwai and BSP MLA from Jalalpur, Ambedkarnagar, Sher Bahadur Singh.

All the turncoats enjoyed their term as MLA for four-and-a-half years and now after being denied election tickets, they all suddenly realised that their parent party is 'suffocating'. They all said that they have defected to 'serve the people'.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

‘We did in four years what others couldn’t in 40’.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/We-did-in-four-years-what-others-couldn-t-in-40/Article1-714698.aspx

Bahujan Samaj Party swept the polls in the 2007 assembly elections on law and order as well as development agenda. After a gap of over 20 years, a majority government was formed in Uttar Pradesh. BSP completed four years in power on May 13, 2010. The government not only fulfilled the aspirations of the voters, but also took the state on the path of development.

Chief minister Mayawati launched several schemes for the masses, especially for dalits, backwards, religious minorities as well as poor among the upper caste. Under the leadership of chief minister Mayawati, the era of turmoil in the state politics came to an end.

The mafias are on the run and there is no collection of goonda tax from the traders.

Four years is all it took for the BSP government to do what previous governments failed to achieve in 40 years of their rule. It has shown that the law is equal for every one and influential lawbreakers were also put behind bars. Even the MPs and MLAs of the BSP who indulged in criminal activities were brought to justice by the chief minister.

Vision and strategy

Riding on the development plank and social engineering formula, BSP now plans to return to power. Chief minister, Mayawati has told party workers to inform the people about various development schemes. The measures taken by the party for the welfare of the common man would be the main agenda for the party in 2012 elections.

The BSP government is working on three basic issues- bijli, paani and sadak to seek the support of the people.

Early selection of the candidates

BSP is the only political party that that has finalised the tickets of the MLAs after delimitation of the constituencies. The majority of the candidates are already campaigning in their constituencies while rival political parties are yet to finalise their candidates. The BSP has already announced that it would contest on all the 403 assembly seats on its own strength.

Infrastructure sector

The state government has launched Yamuna expressway to connect NOIDA with Agra and Ganga expressway to connect NOIDA with Ballia.

Energy

The chief minister has already announced that by 2014, people in the state would get 24 hours power supply. The state government has planned to generate 30,000 megawatt power after setting up dozens of new thermal power plants. The capacities of the old power plants are being increased.

The state government has already fulfilled its promise of 14 hours power supply in the rural areas.

Public Works Department

Within four years, the state government has laid 50,000km roads in the state. Cement concrete road were constructed in 5,480 gram sabhas. The state government spent Rs 3,569 crore over the construction of the roads in the villages. The existing roads were repaired.

Industrial development

The state government gave 100% concession in stamp duties over the small scale units coming up in Purvanchal and Bundelkhand region. In other areas, relaxation on stamp duty was 50%. The online application facility has been provided to the entrepreneurs who are planning to set up small, medium and big industrial units.

Special facilities were given to the entrepreneurs under UP special economic region (amendment) policy 2007.

Social Welfare schemes

All facilities under the Dr Ambedkar gram sabha development scheme have been provided in 5,598 gram sabhas. Community centers have come up constructed in a large number of villages. The state government also launched Mahamaya Sarvajan Awas Yojana to provide housing to those below the poverty line.

The common people insurance scheme has also been quiet a hit.

Other schemes that have been much lauded by people include CM Mahamaya Garib Arthik Mamad Yojana, Savitri Bai Phule Balika Shiksha Mamad Yojana, Mahamaya Garib Balika Ashirvad Yojana, Manyavar Kanshiram Shahari Garib Awas Yojana, Sarvajan Hitay Garib Awas (slum areas) Malikana Haq Yojana, Mahamaya Sarvajan Awas Yojana, Kanshiram Dalit Basti Samgra Vikas Yojana and UP Janhit Guarantee Act, 2011.

Janhit Guarantee Act is a unique scheme in which the common people would get services within a fixed time period. Around 13 services associated with various departments including including revenue, urban development, health, food and civil supplies have been marked by the state government.

Law and order has been a major area of focus for the state government. The improvement of the police system was a major challenge, as the state government got no economic assistance from the central government.

The state government had earmarked Rs 7,440 crore budget for the police department. Special development projects have been launched in the naxal infested Sonebhadra, Chandauli and Mirzapur districts. The state government has created 2,4 lakh new posts in the police department in 2008. For fair and transparent recruitment, the state government constituted police recruitment board.