Kanshi Ram's Legacy: SP and BSP Battle for Influence in UP Politics
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UP's Dalit Vote War: SP, BSP Vie for Kanshiram's Legacy on Birth Anniversary
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News18•15-03-2026, 13:25
UP's Dalit Vote War: SP, BSP Vie for Kanshiram's Legacy on Birth Anniversary
•Uttar Pradesh sees a political tug-of-war between Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) over Manyavar Kanshiram's legacy and the Dalit vote bank on his birth anniversary.
•BSP held a grand event at the Kanshiram Memorial, while SP observed 'PDA Divas' across UP, instructing districts to feature Bahujan community members prominently.
•SP aims to project itself as the champion of the Dalit agenda and reservation, with Akhilesh Yadav leading the charge, following gains in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
•Mayawati criticizes SP's efforts as mere 'show,' but SP is encouraged by recent Dalit vote share and targets the 2027 assembly elections.
•Journalist Gyanendra Shukla notes SP's 'PDA Divas' strategy has intensified UP politics, aiming to secure Dalit votes to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party.
