BSP in crisis as rebel MLAs weaken cadres ahead of UP Assembly election

Ahead of the crucial 2022 assembly election in Uttar Pradesh, six BSP MLAs have been suspended. The rebel BSP MLAs have accused Mayawati of taking the party away from Kashi Ram's ideology.

In light of the ongoing crisis in the BSP, the party is facing a major cadre crisis ahead of the crucial 2022 assembly election in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati has not been much active in UP politics for some time, which experts say is one of the reasons that resulted in the switch-over of MLAs. In the past as well, many lesser-known leaders who had a difficult time winning poll established a place for themselves after leaving the party at the right time. These include Apna Dal founder Sonelal Patel, Dara Singh Chouhan, Swami Prasad Maurya, Brijesh Pathak. On the recent developments, BJP spokesperson Hero Bajpai said the BSP has lost its cadre and added that several MLAs will join other parties before the 2022 election.