Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has called upon party workers to engage actively at the grassroots level in Uttarakhand, emphasising the need to connect with local communities and understand their grievances caused by prolonged government neglect and apathy. Addressing a high-level review meeting, she underlined that a robust party committee structure is vital not only for electoral strategy but also for reaching the “troubled and distressed public” of Uttarakhand.
Mayawati urged party cadres to instil confidence among the people that BSP will stand by them in difficult times, and, if elected, will deliver justice under the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” — for the welfare and happiness of all.
In a significant strategic move, she indicated that the BSP will also tactically engage the Muslim electorate in the state to strengthen the party’s position. A comprehensive review of ongoing party assignments was conducted during the meeting, and with the upcoming assembly elections in mind, Mayawati issued direct instructions to energise the grassroots machinery.
Encouraging enthusiasm among the party rank and file, she stressed the importance of giving due respect and roles to BSP’s missionary, committed, and youth workers, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. “Their participation in the committee formation is crucial for expanding our base across communities,” she said.
Citing public feedback, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister criticised the Uttarakhand BJP government for failing to address core issues like inflation, unemployment, poor infrastructure, education, health, electricity, and water supply — despite lofty promises made during previous elections. She accused the ruling party of indulging in divisive politics under the guise of religion to distract from its governance failures.
“The people are being denied peace, prosperity, and basic dignity. Even the rising number of tragic accidents is a stark reminder of administrative failure,” Mayawati remarked.
Law and order, she noted, remains weak, with crime incidents — especially those with political overtones — drawing negative attention to the state. Referring to the controversial demolition of shrines and the push to shut down madrasas, she reminded that the government’s actions were questioned in court and failed to stand up to judicial scrutiny.
Mayawati warned the state administration to rein in such discriminatory and biased actions, adding that giving officials unchecked power to act arbitrarily was harmful to democracy and social harmony.
Calling for a sustained struggle to carry forward the mission of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Kanshi Ram, Mayawati asserted that securing power remains the ultimate goal to effect real change: “To realise their vision, we must strive for the master key of power.”
With Uttarakhand emerging as a politically sensitive battleground, Mayawati’s assertive pitch sets the tone for a no-holds-barred campaign by the BSP, focusing on social justice, grassroots connectivity, and strategic inclusivity.
