Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati reiterated the party's stance on election manifestos, asserting that the BSP refrains from releasing manifestos as it prioritises action over statements.
Speaking at a public rally in Nagpur, Mayawati emphasised the party's commitment to demonstrating tangible actions rather than making promises on paper.
"Our party believes in demonstrating actions rather than just making statements. That’s why we never issue election manifestos," Mayawati stated, highlighting the BSP's track record in Uttar Pradesh, where the party formed the government four times without relying on manifestos.
She underscored the BSP's dedication to the welfare of marginalised communities, particularly the extremely poor and Dalit communities, through concrete actions rather than mere promises.
Mayawati urged voters not to be swayed by persuasive tactics employed by other parties, particularly the BJP. She urged voters to support the BSP, emphasising that the party's approach to governance would mirror its actions in Uttar Pradesh if given the opportunity to govern at the national level.
"As the opposition parties release their election manifestos, especially those by the BJP, it is crucial for you to distance yourself from their persuasive tactics," Mayawati asserted, urging voters to cast their ballots in favour of the BSP for the betterment of the nation and the state.
In Maharashtra, Mayawati called upon voters to support BSP candidates and emphasised the significance of voting for the BSP symbol, the elephant, which symbolises BR Ambedkar's ideology. With Maharashtra holding 48 Lok Sabha seats, Mayawati's appeal carries weight in the state's electoral landscape.
Maharashtra, with its significant electoral influence, will witness polls in five phases, with voting scheduled on April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20.
The counting of votes will take place on June 4. In the previous Lok Sabha elections, the BJP emerged as the largest party in Maharashtra, securing 23 seats out of the 25 contested in alliance with the undivided Shiv Sena.
With Mayawati's call to action and emphasis on tangible governance, the BSP seeks to carve a distinct path in Indian politics, focusing on substantive actions to address the needs of marginalised communities and uphold social justice principles.