Lucknow, Jan. 15 -- On the occasion of her birthday on January 15, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati made a major political pitch aimed squarely at the Brahmin community, signalling that the party is preparing for a solo and aggressive run in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Her remarks have triggered sharp political reactions from the BJP, Congress, JDU and other parties, sparking a wider debate on caste politics in the state.
Addressing party workers and supporters, Mayawati said the Brahmin community should not fall for what she called the "bait" of the BJP, Congress or Samajwadi Party. "Brahmins do not need anyone's baati-chokha. They need respect, dignity and sustainable livelihoods," she said, adding that if the BSP ...