BSP Chief Mayawati To Contest 2024 LS Elections Solo, No Pre-Poll Alliance

LUCKNOW: Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), declared today that her party will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections independently, without forming an alliance with any other political entity. However, she kept the door open for potential post-election collaborations.

While stating that the BSP will not enter into pre-poll alliances, Mayawati emphasized the possibility of post-poll alliances based on the prevailing circumstances.

She asserted that historical data revealed that when BSP aligned with other parties in Uttar Pradesh, it experienced more losses than gains, as the votes often shifted to the alliance partner.

Mayawati, the former 18th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, celebrated her 68th birthday on Monday and dismissed any plans of retiring from politics.

She expressed concern for the marginalized SC, ST, and OBC categories, highlighting the lack of government job opportunities and vowed to continue working for their welfare until her last breath.

Criticizing the BJP, Mayawati accused them of practicing divisive “politics of casteism and communalism,” asserting that the public does not desire their continued governance.

She argued that the BJP’s grand promises result in hardships for the citizens, including inflation, poverty, unemployment, and societal discord.