New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Sunday called her party different from "the capitalist parties of the country."

She said her party is not just a political one but a movement inspired by the ideals of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. The party is dedicated to the mission of ensuring self-respect for the marginalised.

"The policy and working style of the party are different from those of the capitalist parties in the country. The party also fields candidates, keeping this in mind in the elections," she added further.

The development comes as BSP MP from Ambedkar Nagar, Ritesh Pandey, resigned from the BSP on Sunday to join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

Pandey joined the BJP in the presence of UP Deputy C...