BSP Chief Mayawati Ends Alliances with Regional Parties, Citing Unsatisfactory Outcomes

BSP chief Mayawati announced that her party will cease forming alliances with regional parties, due to disappointing outcomes and lack of vote reciprocity. She emphasized maintaining distance from BJP and Congress alliances and reaffirmed the BSP's commitment to Ambedkarite values and empowering 'Bahujan Samaj'.

BSP chief Mayawati declared an end to her party's alliances with regional parties, including those in Uttar Pradesh, citing unsatisfactory results from such collaborations. This pivot comes after reviewing 'bitter experiences' from recent Haryana and Punjab elections where partnerships failed to yield hoped-for outcomes.

Mayawati highlighted the disappointment and demoralization stemming from these alliances, noting that while BSP loyally transferred votes to its partners, the lack of reciprocal support led to electoral setbacks. This decision aims to shield party cadres from further discouragement and maintain the integrity of the BSP's movement.

Reaffirming BSP's ethos, she referred to the party as the sole representative of 'Ambedkarite values' committed to empowering 'Bahujan Samaj'. By upholding a policy of non-alignment with BJP/NDA and Congress/INDIA, Mayawati aims to preserve its mission against 'casteist forces'.

(With inputs from agencies.)