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'''Mayawati''' (born [[January 15]], [[1956]]) is an [[India]]n politician, and the president of the [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP). She has been the [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]] three times, briefly during 1995 and 1997, and from 2002 to 2003 with support from another party [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]. |
'''Mayawati''' (born [[January 15]], [[1956]]) is an [[India]]n politician, and the president of the [[Bahujan Samaj Party]] (BSP). She has been the [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh]] three times, briefly during 1995 and 1997, and from 2002 to 2003 with support from another party [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]. |
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}}</ref>. Shortly after, Mayawati got more than 140 cases filed against her [[bete noire]] and head of Samajwadi Party, [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]], for alleged misuse of the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund when he headed the government in 1995-96. She also got [[first information report]]s (FIRs) registered against other leaders of the Samajwadi Party. |
}}</ref>. Shortly after, Mayawati got more than 140 cases filed against her [[bete noire]] and head of Samajwadi Party, [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]], for alleged misuse of the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund when he headed the government in 1995-96. She also got [[first information report]]s (FIRs) registered against other leaders of the Samajwadi Party. |
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==Electoral Sweep== |
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| ⚫ | In the 2007 election, the results of which were declared on 11th May, BSP under the leadership of Ms. Mayawati has got an absolute majority, paving way for her to be sworn in as Chief Minister of UP. It is the first time this has happened in U. P. in the last 14 years.Mayawati is all set to become the chief minister for the fourth time and bring in the much needed political stability to Uttar Pradesh which has not seen a stable governemnt since the early 90s.ok<ref>{{cite web |
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In the 2007 election, the results of which were declared on 11th May, BSP under the leadership of Ms. Mayawati has got an absolute majority, paving way for her to be sworn in as Chief Minister of UP. It is the first time this has happened in U. P. in the last 14 years. |
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Revision as of 17:20, 11 May 2007
Mayawati | |
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| 23rd, 24th, 30th and 32nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh[1] | |
| In office June 3, 1995 – October 18, 1995 March 21, 1997 – September 21, 1997 May 3, 2002 – August 29, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mulayam Singh Yadav President's rule President's rule |
| Succeeded by | President's rule Kalyan Singh Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1956 New Delhi |
| Political party | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Height | 200 px |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Mayawati (born January 15, 1956) is an Indian politician, and the president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). She has been the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh three times, briefly during 1995 and 1997, and from 2002 to 2003 with support from another party BJP.
Mayawati is the first Dalit woman to become the Chief Minister of any of India's states[2]. She belongs to Jatav (Chamar) caste which is a Dalit sub caste in Uttar Pradesh.
Early days
Mayawati graduated from Kalindi College in Delhi and further studied law at the University of Delhi and worked as a teacher before embarking on a political career under the patronage of Kanshi Ram, the founder of the BSP.
Political Career
Mayawati fought her 1st election from the Kairana Lok Sabha seat. Kairana is located in the Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh. In her career as a politician she has won elections at the national and state levels in addition to serving as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh several times.
In 2003, durign her tenure as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2003, Mayawati was accused of corruption by the opposition, Samajwadi Party. The Samajwadi Party legislators presented a video casette and a CD to the Governer of Uttar Pradesh. They claimed that the recording showed Mayawati asking her MLAs to hand over money from their annual constituency fund towards BSP's party fund.[3]. Shortly after, Mayawati got more than 140 cases filed against her bete noire and head of Samajwadi Party, Mulayam Singh Yadav, for alleged misuse of the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund when he headed the government in 1995-96. She also got first information reports (FIRs) registered against other leaders of the Samajwadi Party.
Electoral Sweep
In the 2007 election, the results of which were declared on 11th May, BSP under the leadership of Ms. Mayawati has got an absolute majority, paving way for her to be sworn in as Chief Minister of UP. It is the first time this has happened in U. P. in the last 14 years.Mayawati is all set to become the chief minister for the fourth time and bring in the much needed political stability to Uttar Pradesh which has not seen a stable governemnt since the early 90s.ok[4].
External links
- ^ UP CM's & their terms. Retrieved on March 30, 2007.
- ^ "Untouchable politics and politicians since 1956: Mayawati". Retrieved 2007-03-30.
- ^ "Samajwadi Party claims to have on tape Mayawati demanding a 'cut'". Rediff.com. 2003-03-04. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
- ^ "Politics of vendetta". Frontline. 2003-04-23. Retrieved 2007-03-30.