Political parties across the ideological spectrum in Uttar Pradesh on October 9 organised events to pay tribute to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder and Dalit leader Kanshi Ram on his death anniversary. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the late leader as a popular politician who struggled all his life for the welfare of the neglected, deprived and exploited.
“Humble tribute to the popular leader Kanshi Ram ji, who struggled all his life for welfare of the neglected, deprived and exploited,” wrote Mr. Adityanath on X (formerly Twitter).
Mayawati, the BSP chief and heir apparent of the late Dalit leader, said that the BSP founder sacrificed everything to bring ‘Bahujan Samaj’ out of slavery. “Due to his struggle, the BSP formed the government in Uttar Pradesh four times and a strong foundation of social change and economic liberation was laid,” said the former four-time Chief Minister.
