Mayawati's "Anti-Dalit" Jibe At Samajwadi Party As It Welcomes BJP Leaders
NDTV
In election-bound Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati alleged that the Samajwadi Party had torn a bill introduced in view of ensuring promotion of Dalits in government services.
As several leaders from the BJP shifted allegiance to the Samajwadi Party (SP) saying it worked for the Dalits and backward classes, BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday mocked the claim saying the party's past record shows its "anti-Dalit" approach.
Mayawati also clarified that she would not contest the Assembly elections, but take the legislative council route, if her party is voted to power.
Addressing a press conference on her birthday, she announced names of 53 BSP candidates for constituencies that would go to the polls in the first phase on February 10.
"The SP's past record shows it always took an anti-Dalit approach," Mayawati said.
