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Mayawati

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  • Born 15 January 1956
  • Age 69
  • Birth Place New Delhi India
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Bahujan Samaj Party
  • In Office 18th Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh 3 June 1995 - 18 October 1995, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2004 - 2004, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 3 April 2012 - 20 July 2017
  • Residence Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mayawati BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 15 Jan 2025
Mayawati: A Dalit Icon and Uttar Pradesh’s Former Chief Minister Born January 15, 1956, Mayawati’s political journey is marked by her leadership of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Her four stints as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (1995, 1997, 2002-2003, 2007-2012) represent a significant mi...

Mayawati PERSONAL LIFE

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Education Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Kalindi College, Meerut University

POSITIONS HELD BY Mayawati

Position Tenure
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 3 June 1995 - 18 October 1995
Member of Rajya Sabha 3 April 2012 - 20 July 2017
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly N/A
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 13 May 2007 - 15 March 2012
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 3 May 2002 - 29 August 2003
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 9th Lok Sabha 2 December 1989 - 13 March 1991

MAYAWATI NEWS

Decode politics: What nephew Akash Anand’s elevation as Mayawati’s successor means for BSP

December 12, 2023 7:11 am

While party could be a target of rivals over “dynastic politics”, Akash may give a much-needed boost to BSP’s dwindling electoral fortunes, particularly in face of challenge from Bhim Army

Express View on Mayawati’s successor Akash Anand: Out of ideas

December 11, 2023 11:19 pm

Mayawati naming her nephew for the role shows why BSP – once a formidable force – has declined so steeply.

Mayawati names nephew her successor: Who is Akash Anand?

December 10, 2023 2:21 pm

BSP insiders said she announced it at a party meeting on Sunday, giving Akash the task of expanding the organisation’s footprint.

'Results strange, one-sided': Mayawati calls Assembly polls review on Dec 10

December 05, 2023 1:13 am

AAP, Bar Council members also join protest; IMA's Meerut chapter announces counter-stir against alleged “harassment” by legislator

BSP Chief Mayawati terms Assembly poll results ‘strange’, ‘difficult to digest’

December 04, 2023 8:28 pm

Taking inspiration from the life of Bhimrao Ambedkar, BSP workers should continue to make attempts to forge ahead, Mayawati added.

Mayawati: Political situation changing fast, people eager for multi-cornered fight

December 01, 2023 4:23 am

At a meeting of party workers and leaders from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Uttarakhand, the BSP chief also hit out at the BJP, saying its politics is based on “narrow, provocative and divisive issues” as it cannot get votes on the basis of its work.

Mayawati launches MP campaign with attack on Congress, reminds voters Mandal was under V P Singh

November 07, 2023 5:01 am

BSP is contesting from 183 of 230 seats; ally in fray in 47

Delhi Confidential: Leading Lady

October 28, 2023 4:52 am

BSP president Mayawati's nephew and party's national coordinator Akash Anand has been canvassing in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana for the past several months, reaching out to people through rallies and yatras.

Mayawati repeats caste census demand: ‘Those opposed  to it want quota ineffective’

October 10, 2023 5:46 am

While paying tribute to party founder Kanshi Ram, Mayawati said that he sacrificed everything to bring the 'bahujan samaj' out of slavery and help its people become self-dependent.

'New turn in favour of neglected Bahujan samaj': Mayawati seeks caste survey in Uttar Pradesh, country

October 03, 2023 2:38 pm

"Some parties are definitely uncomfortable with this (caste survey), but for BSP, this is the first step in the long struggle for the constitutional rights of OBCs," Mayawati added.

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