Jago Bahujan Sathiyo (Wake Up Dalit-Bahujan Friends)

Jago Bahujan Sathiyo (Wake Up Dalit-Bahujan Friends) 

I have uploaded this one hour movie on google videos. 

Its a documentary on the life story of Dalit-Bahujans. Story of BSP's rise. 

Story of Dalit-Bahujan heroes. 

Watch this Jago Bahujan Sathiyo (Wake Up Dalit-Bahujan friends) & forward this to other groups.

The "untouchable" and her rise to power in India

In the late 1960s, a little girl and her family set out from a Delhi shanty town to visit her grandparents in a distant village. It was a long journey, and her parents began to chat to other passengers on the bus. When they revealed their destination was the chamar mohalla – the area usually found on the outskirts of a village and inhabited by those at the lowest level of the Indian caste hierarchy – the bus fell silent. The little girl’s mother had to explain to her that other Indians considered the caste to which her family belonged to be unclean.

More than 40 years later, that little girl, known simply as Mayawati, is a political hero for lower-caste Indians throughout the north of the country. She is a Dalit, a member of the caste known historically as “untouchables”. And Dalits in the state of Uttar Pradesh hurry in their thousands to her rallies, where she tells them how proud she is to have been born into a Dalit family. “I am the daughter of a Chamar [a Dalit]. I am a Chamar. I am yours.” In May 2007, she became chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for the fourth time. On taking the oath of office, she declared that “nobody can stop me from becoming prime minister”. We shall find out soon enough if she is right: India goes to the polls in a general election in April and May this year.

Read complete story from 

http://www.newstatesman.com/asia/2009/03/caste-mayawati-india-bsp

The Noida park will be opened by the chief minister Mayawati on October 14

"A 100-foot long pillar has been installed inside the park. It has apparently been designed as a symbol of national integrity. Apart from statues of Mayawati and Ambedkar, those of Kabeer Das from UP, Birsa Munda from Jharkhand, Guru Ghasidas from Chattisgarh, Jyotiba Phule from Maharashtra and Narayan Guru from Kerala too have been installed. "

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/At-Mayas-dream-park-her-family-at-home/articleshow/10307560.cms

Seedhi Baat - Mayawati (Part 2)

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

"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)

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/

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'.

BSP news updates

Next PM: Mayawati has the best chance

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4058237.cms

The world will love Mayawati as PM

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Columnists/Swaminathan_S_Anklesaria_Aiyar/The_world_will_love_Mayawati_as_PM/articleshow/3349100.cms

Politician rises from India's 'untouchable' class

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/01/untouchables-rise-with-own-politician/

Anatomy of a prejudice

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/anatomy-of-a-prejudice/453159/

Mayawati's pillars of strength

http://specials.rediff.com/election/2009/apr/30sld1-mayawati-men.htm

Who's Afraid of Kumari Mayawati?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124036928462442243.html

Mostly BJP, RLD and SP leaders Join BSP in UP

Mostly BJP, RLD and SP leaders Join BSP in UP

http://www.nhatky.in/mostly-bjp-rld-and-sp-leaders-join-bsp-in-up-12326458

 

Former BSP leaders join hands ahead of LS polls 

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/former-bsp-leaders-join-hands-ahead-of-ls-polls/87185-37.html

 

Maudood Madani joins BSP, to contest Lok Sabha from Amroha 

http://www.indianmuslims.info/news/2009/feb/01/maudood_madani_joins_bsp_contest_lok_sabha_amroha.html

 

Shahid Siddiqui: Why I joined the BSP 

http://world.rediff.com/news/article/www/news/2008/jul/20inter.htm

Afzal Ansari joins BSP,to contest from Gazipur 

http://www.nowpublic.com/world/afzal-ansari-joins-bsp-contest-gazipur

Akhilesh Das joins BSP 

http://news.indiainfo.com/article/0805101359_das/148969.html

7 Oppn legislators formally join BSP

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Lucknow/7-Oppn-legislators-formally-join-BSP/articleshow/4220657.cms

 

SP rebel leaders Agarwal, Verma join BSP

http://www.samaylive.com/news/sp-rebel-leaders-agarwal-verma-join-bsp/99730.html

SP, RLD, BJP leaders join BSP in UP

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/sp-rld-bjp-leaders-join-bsp-in-up_100162646.html

Father, son join BSP

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080529/jsp/nation/story_9335165.jsp

Important speech of Saheb Kanshi Ram Ji.

 

Part 1

http://www.esnips.com/doc/5e0232d2-dee1-44dc-a237-d950dd451d59/Saheb-Kanshi-Ram-Ji-speaks 

Part 2

http://www.esnips.com/doc/27ad57c1-98de-4439-b2ee-ae2b559f4f06/Saheb-Kanshi-Ram-Ji-speaks-2

Part 3

http://www.esnips.com/doc/b230ee17-5c4b-4433-8dc9-bb1bd198b005/Saheb-Kanshi-Ram-Ji-3

Part 4

http://www.esnips.com/doc/437c5009-62ac-46a3-bd54-42be81b046b9/Saheb-Kanshi-Ram-Ji-speals-4

http://www.esnips.com/web/bsp2009

Vote for BSP

Achievements of BSP in 1 Year: 

>675acre land distributed to SC/STs.
>98244 families received housing land.
>2657Km long roads construction.
>Jo zameen (land) sarkari hai wo zameen hamari hai. BSP distributed 1000s acres to poor.
>2075 Panchyat buildings made.
>When the whole Indian economy (Textile industry) suffering BSP created 12000 new jobs in Textile .
>Rs4662crore for slum dwellers & women
>Rs160cr for Savitribai Phule Balika Shiksha Madad Yojna
>Rs104cr for statues of Dalit icon
>10cr for Mahamaya Garib Balika Ashirvaad Yojna
>198cr for construction of Kanshiram memorial
>270cr for Ambedkar Sthal
>Rs 110crore for Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan
>Rs212Cr for scholarship to students of minority comm.
>Rs4845cr for improving infrastructure.
>Rs19037cr for improving education. 
>Rs.9846cr for power availability
>Rs7657cr for roads & bridges
>Rs6231cr for irrigation & flood control
>Recruitment of 88000 primary teachers
>20% tak crime kaam hue BSP ke rule me
>Jungle/Goonda Raj to Bhim Raj 

For complete detail of Achievements of BSP in one year do visit these following links: 

One Year Achievement of U.P. Govt 
http://upgov.nic.in/middle_mat/one-year-achievement.pdf

Important decisions for upliftment of SC/ST 
http://information.up.nic.in/other/impdecisions%20for%20scst.pdf

Important decisions for upliftment of SC/ST/OBC "A New thought a new initiative"
http://information.up.nic.in/other/Pahal_Book.pdf

Priorities of U.P. Government
http://information.up.nic.in/other/priorities%20of%20u.p.govt.pdf

Some Imp. & Historical decisions taken by U.P.Govt. in March 2008 
http://information.up.nic.in/other/deci-up-govt-march-08[1].pdf 

For updates on BSP's election 2009 keep visiting 
http://voteforbsp.blogspot.com/

UP hui hamari hai, ab Delhi ki baari hai (UP is now ours, next is Delhi) and Gali, gali main macha hai shor, haathi chala Delhi ki aur (Every bylane echoes the elephant's march to Delhi).

Vote BSP

>For Educated India 

>For Peace & progress of all 

>For Unbiased decisions 

>For Equality 

>For Social change

>For Removal of casteism.

>To remove backwardness/poverty,

>To improve status in society and public life.

>To fight against oppression and exploitation.


A Vote for BSP! Is a Vote for Entire Peoples’ Welfare, Happiness and Prosperity!

BSP only national alternative.

Want to see changed India? 

>Take Charge of India
VOTE BSP !

BSP news

Mayawati kicks off poll campaign

http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/22/stories/2009032260900800.htm

BSP hopes to win 15 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra

http://www.indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/531569/Politics/6/79/6

 

Mayawati gains power, and enemies

http://www.livemint.com/2008/01/24232812/Mayawati-gains-power-and-enem.html

 

Help BSP form government at Centre, Mayawati asks voters

http://www.hindu.com/2009/03/23/stories/2009032354671000.htm

“In the entire country, we are the only party that does not depend on corporate interests. Our financiers are our workers. This is the reason we are not under pressure from the big business houses,”

BSP to contest all seats in Andhra Pradesh

http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-8685.html

http://election.rediff.com/report/2009/mar/23/loksabhapoll-vote-out-congress-bjp-urges-mayawati.htm

"Vote out Congress from power and also defeat BJP for the betterment of your lives," the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said addressing a public meeting organised by the BSP at the Nizam College Grounds in Hyderabad.

Maya reiterates promise of reservation for upper class poor

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Maya-reiterates-promise-of-reservation-for-upper-class-poor/articleshow/4302252.cms

No hi-tech campaign, BSP relies on Maya magic

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/no-hitech-campaign-bsp-relies-on-maya-magic/437559/

Behan Mayawati will be next PM : Wikipedia

http://blogs.livemint.com/blogs/lounge/archive/2009/03/26/so-who-does-wikipedia-think-will-win-the-general-election-hint-not-bjp.aspx?CommentPosted=true#commentmessage

So perhaps those people rooting for Behenji are right after all. The Bahujan Samaj Party head honcho is second only to Manmohan Singh in terms of Wiki-popularity. And notwithstanding the online advertisement blitz, the BJP's PM candidate LK Advani languishes in last place. Yes, even below Prakash Karat.

Best Wishes on eve of Kanshiram Sahab's 75th Birth anniversary (15th March)

On eve of 75th Birth anniversary of Bahujan Nayak Manyawar Kanshiram Sahab, my best wishes to you all.

One who dedicated his entire life to organize the downtrodden, exploited and backward sections of society so as to enable them to stand on their own feet, A grateful Indian nation remembers
Bahujan Nayak Manyawar Kanshiram Sahab on occasion of his 75th Birth Anniversary on 15Th March, 2009.

Kanshi Ram: from BAMCEF to the Bahujan Samaj Party
http://www.ambedkar.org/books/tu5.htm

Senior SP woman leader quits, joins BSP

Showering praise on the BSP, she declared, "what has impressed me most about the BSP was that this party gives due respect not only to Brahmins but to other castes as well."

http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/mar/14/loksabhapoll-senior-sp-woman-leader-quits-joins-bsp.htm

BSP to announce candidates' list on March 15

BANGALORE: Karnataka unit BSP today said it would release the list of 13 candidates for the Lok Sabha polls on March 15. 

As per the party's earlier decision, there will be no pre-poll alliance with any political outfit, BSP state unit President Marasandra Muniyappa told reporters here. 

"Any post-poll alliance would be decided by party chief Mayawati," he said. 

BSP has already announced a list of candidates for 15 constituencies. 

Karnataka has 28 Lok Sabha constituencies.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/BSP-to-announce-candidates-list-on-March-15-/articleshow/4260642.cms

Give Madame Mayawati credit

Two slogans are UP hui hamari hai, ab Delhi ki baari hai (UP is now ours, next is Delhi) and Gali, gali main macha hai shor, haathi chala Delhi ki aur (Every bylane echoes the elephant's march to Delhi).  

Read complete story from

http://www.rediff.com/news/2009/mar/09spec-give-madame-mayawati-credit.htm

"Our ultimate goal is to become the governing class to rule this country." Go and write this goal on the walls of your houses so that every day you will remember it. -- Dr B R Ambedkar

BSP banks on Mayawati factor in any new govt

In fact, BSP assembly candidates in South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency got a vote share of over 24.5% by polling 2.12 lakh votes. The BSP had won Badarpur seat and was second in Tughlakabad and Deoli. In half of the assembly constituencies, Gujjars have a sizeable population which can influence the poll outcome. Tanwar himself is a Gujjar. 

Similarly, the party bagged 17.7% votes in North-East by polling 1.68 lakh votes and winning the Gokalpur seat. In East Delhi, BSP candidates got 12.1% votes. 

Complete story from: 

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Delhi/BSP-banks-on-Mayawati-factor-in-any-new-govt/articleshow/4220395.cms

India's top 10 women politicians

http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2009/mar/06slid6-indias-most-influential-women.htm

Love her or hate her, you can't ignore politician Mayawati. The CM of Uttar Pradesh started life off in humble surroundings, the daughter of a Dalit telecommunications clerk in Delhi. Securing bachelor's degrees in Law and Education, she became a teacher before joining the Bahunjan Samaj Party in 1984 and switching to fulltime politics. The BSP, which sought to represent the Dalits, has become a political force to be reckoned with in the last few years and many are of the opinion that she will be the nation's next prime minister. Today, Mayawati is the highest income tax-paying politician in India, shelling out Rs 26 crore per year and is closing in on Sonia Gandhi onForbes' list of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women -- she weighed in at number 59 as of 2008.
Life lesson from Mayawati:
Turn your perceived weaknesses into strengths; the lower down you start, the higher you'll climb.

Maywati Ranked 2nd by Rediff in the list of "Top Women Politicians"

Top Women Politicians
http://specials.rediff.com/women07/2007/mar/06wsld9.htm

The late Kanshi Ram may have been the soul of the Bahujan Samaj Party but it was Mayawati, his chosen heiress, who was its face. As well as head and heart. Urban and urbane India may never comprehend her politics or its success, but to the millions of Dalits she remains the biggest hope.
In 2002, she was the first Dalit woman -- a double minority, if you please -- to become a chief minister, when her party tied up with its foe the BJP to keep Mulayam Singh out.
As UP prepares for another round of hard-fought elections, Mayawati will remain central to its outcome.
What not to ask her: Will you patch up with Mulayam?