At Ambedkar memorial, Dalit voices split between BSP faith and SP hope
Indian Express·2d ago·Neutral
What Happened
Thousands of Dalit visitors gathered at Lucknow's Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivarthan Sthal on Ambedkar Jayanti. Political divisions emerged between supporters of the Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party. BSP leaders mobilized crowds emphasizing Mayawati's leadership. Other visitors backed SP as the main challenger to BJP in 2027 elections. Attendees voiced concerns about unemployment, job reservations, and atrocities against Dalits. Opinions varied sharply on which party best represents Dalit interests.
Key Entities
Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivarthan SthalBahujan Samaj Party (BSP)Samajwadi Party (SP)MayawatiBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Chandrashekhar Azad RavanLucknowUttar Pradesh2027 Assembly elections