Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah withdraw his controversial statement about Dr B.R. Ambedkar.
Addressing a press conference here, Mayawati said that followers of Babasaheb will never forgive Amit Shah and asserted that the BJP’s attempts to manipulate Dalit sentiments will fail.
Mayawati also accused the Congress of hypocrisy, stating: “The Congress has consistently disrespected Babasaheb Ambedkar. Babasaheb himself advised Dalits to steer clear of the Congress.”
She alleged that the Congress sought to erase Ambedkar’s contributions from history, including his crucial role in drafting the Constitution. “It was (BSP founder) Kanshi Ram Ji who carried forward Babasaheb’s unfinished mission,” she added.
The BSP leader also criticised the BJP for its alleged opportunism. “The BJP is no different. They exploit Dalit votes but do not genuinely honour Babasaheb. Both parties use deceptive tactics, and Dalits must remain vigilant against their machinations,” she said.
Mayawati asserted that …