Mayawati Pays Tribute to Kanshi Ram on 20th Death Anniversary
BSP chief Mayawati pays floral tributes to Kanshi Ram on Parinirvan Diwas and reviews election preparations for UP and Punjab.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Friday honored the legacy of the party's founder and Dalit icon, Kanshi Ram, on the occasion of his 20th death anniversary. Observed as Parinirvan Diwas, the day marks a significant moment for the party as followers across the country remember his contributions to social justice.
Tributes at the Kanshi Ram Memorial
Due to ongoing maintenance work at the grand 'Bahujan Inspiration Centre' located on the UP-Delhi border, the party announced that no formal programs would be held at that specific site this year to prevent any accidents caused by large crowds. However, the commemoration remains widespread.
According to a party release, supporters from all divisions across Uttar Pradesh are expected to converge in the state capital, Lucknow, to offer floral tributes at the dome-shaped 'Revered Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Memorial Site'. Meanwhile, party members in other states are organizing zonal meetings to pay their respects to the revered leader.
Election Readiness and Voter List Concerns
Beyond the commemorations, Mayawati has been actively steering the party toward upcoming electoral challenges. Following a recent meeting with senior officials from the BSP Uttarakhand State unit, the party chief conducted an intensive review of election preparations for the upcoming Assembly General Elections in both Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
A major point of focus during these discussions was the recent Special Internal Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The BSP has raised serious concerns regarding the electoral process, alleging that approximately 9 lakh voters have been removed from the lists. Mayawati has issued strict instructions to party workers to ensure that the names of the poor, women, youth, and members of weaker sections are included, ensuring they are not deprived of their constitutional right to vote.
Strategic Reorganization and Political Stance
The party is moving at a "war footing" to reorganize its committees down to the polling booth level. This structural overhaul is intended to strengthen the party's grassroots presence ahead of the polls. During the strategic meetings, the BSP also took a sharp stance against current governance models.
The party released a strong condemnation of the Uttarakhand government's policies, labeling them as anti-poor and anti-people. Mayawati's leadership has criticized the BJP government, suggesting that its focus remains skewed toward the interests of big capitalists and wealthy industrialists rather than public welfare. The party highlighted that the financial influence of these groups on elections remains a critical issue for the upcoming contests.