BSP Chief Mayawati Tests Loyalists Before Major Responsibility: Aide

Akash Anand, a key aide to BSP supremo Mayawathi, disclosed details of a conversation with the party leader during a campaign rally in Bulandshahr, underscoring her cautious approach to delegation within the organisation.

According to Anand, he had questioned Mayawati about her repeated testing of party members and leaders before assigning them crucial responsibilities. Rather than viewing the practice as excessive scrutiny, Mayawati responded by invoking the historical struggles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution and founding ideologue of the BSP, and Kanshi Ram, the party's founder.

Mayawati reportedly explained that positions of significant responsibility within the party cannot be entrusted without thorough examination of a candidate's commitment and capability. She drew parallels to the rigorous challenges faced by her ideological predecessors in building the movement, suggesting that testing loyalty and competence is essential to maintaining the party's foundational principles.

The remarks reflect Mayawati's known management style within the BSP, where she has historically maintained tight control over key positions and decision-making processes. The approach underscores the party's emphasis on ideological commitment to Ambedkar's vision and the BSP's social justice mandate.