Mayawati Urges Dalit Leaders to Sever Ties with the Congress

Ahead of Haryana's assembly elections, BSP leader Mayawati has called on Dalit leaders to break ties with the Congress and casteist parties, citing Dr BR Ambedkar's principles. Accusing these parties of marginalising Dalit leaders, she urges them to seek inspiration from Ambedkar and distance from such groups.

With the Haryana assembly elections on the horizon, BSP supremo Mayawati has made a fervent appeal to Dalit leaders, urging them to sever ties with the Congress and other 'casteist parties.' She invoked the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar, advising Dalit leaders to follow his principles.

Mayawati's comments come as the BSP-INLD alliance aims to present itself as a pro-Dalit alternative in the state. Through a series of posts on X, Mayawati accused the Congress and other casteist parties of exploiting Dalit leaders for political gain and subsequently sidelining them.

Highlighting her own resignation from the Rajya Sabha over violence against Dalits in Saharanpur, she reiterated the need for Dalit leaders to take inspiration from Ambedkar and detach from parties that neglect their welfare. She also criticized the Congress for its historical opposition to reservations for Dalits and marginalized communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)