Lucknow, Feb 3 (PTI) – Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has called upon Delhi voters to move beyond caste, religion, and regional biases as they head to the Assembly elections. She urged them to support the BSP, which has fielded 69 candidates for the 70-member Delhi Assembly polls scheduled for February. The election results will be declared on February 8.
In a statement, Mayawati criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, the BJP-led NDA at the Centre, and previous Congress administrations for the deteriorating condition of the national capital. She highlighted key issues such as lack of clean drinking water and poor living conditions, blaming these parties for their failure to improve Delhi’s infrastructure.
Calls for ‘Ambedkarite’ Governance
"The people of Delhi should reject narrow political agendas and vote for the Ambedkarite BSP to ensure a truly inclusive government," she said.Mayawati cited her party's past governance in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing its commitment to "Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay" (welfare and happiness of all). She cautioned voters, particularly those residing in underdeveloped colonies, against the "false promises" made by rival parties.
Allegations Against Rival Parties
Accusing the AAP, BJP, and Congress of stalling Delhi’s development through political tussles, Mayawati urged citizens to remain vigilant against misleading assurances. She asserted that the BSP is contesting the elections independentlyand expressed optimism about an improved performance, provided the elections are conducted fairly.The BSP chief also raised concerns about potential election irregularities, warning against the influence of money power, muscle power, communal propaganda, and tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs).
With the Delhi Assembly elections just days away, Mayawati’s appeal seeks to position the BSP as an alternative for voters disillusioned with the ruling parties. Whether her call resonates with the electorate will be seen once the votes are counted on February 8.
