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The Bahujan Samaj Party (abbr. BSP) is a political party in India that was formed to represent Bahujans (literally means "community in majority"), referring to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBC), along with religious minorities. [4]
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was founded by Manyawar Kanshi Ram Ji in 1984. During the initial years, the party laid the foundation for its political ideology and base, focusing primarily on Dalit empowerment, social justice, and challenging the existing socio-political order in India.
Bahujan Samaj Party, popularly known as the BSP, is a significant national political party in India. It was founded in 1984 by Kanshi Ram, a member of the Dalit community. The word 'bahujan' literally means 'the majority of the people' and 'samaj' means 'society'.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), national political party in India. It was formed in 1984. The BSP states that it represents the people at the lowest levels of the Hindu social system—those officially designated as members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes—as well as other religious and social minorities.
This chapter describes the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and its target ethnic category, the Scheduled Castes. Section I provides a brief history of the BSP and locates it in the context of Indian politics.
History of Bahujan Movement 1984: Manyawar Kanshi Ram founds the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on April 14, with the aim of bringing about social transformation and economic emancipation for the marginalized communities, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Religious Minorities.
The Dalits – who fall at the bottom of India’s complex caste hierarchy – are believed to be a loyal vote bank of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), currently led by Mayawati, the 68-year-old former...
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is the third largest national political party in India. It was formed to represent, Bahujans, referring to people from the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Castes, as well as other religious minorities.
While campaigning for the Uttar Pradesh bypolls is in full swing, senior Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leaders, including party chief Mayawati, have been noticeably absent from the campaign trail. The BSP has fielded candidates on all nine seats, but only state unit president Vishwanath Pal has been actively campaigning, leaving party candidates feeling demoralized.
In Uttar Pradesh's Majhawan assembly constituency, the Samajwadi Party is vying for its first victory, while the Bahujan Samaj Party seeks to reclaim its former dominance. The BJP, which won in ...