BSP chief Mayawati praised the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government at a rally on in UP. She has done this before, drawing criticism from rivals who call BSP the BJP's B-team. A BSP leader said the praise was for restoring memorials built during Mayawati's rule. The BSP currently has 1 Rajya Sabha MP and 1 UP MLA. Mayawati has supported BJP on issues like women's reservation, new Parliament building, and Article 370. She thanked UP government for stopping projects at Buddha parks in Moradabad and Kanpur. BSP questioned some recent bills in Parliament, asking for reconsideration. (Updated 11 Oct 2025, 07:28 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BSP chief Mayawati praised the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government at a rally on in UP
- She has done this before, drawing criticism from rivals who call BSP the BJP's B-team
- A BSP leader said the praise was for restoring memorials built during Mayawati's rule