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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/artic...125017.cms
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28 May, 2005 l 0215 hrs ISTlManjari Mishra/TIMES NEWS NETWORK
LUCKNOW: The unabashed serenading of Bramhins by Mayawati in her latest pro-Manuwadi avatar has evidently perked up some sagging spirits. The vicious diatribe against the 'Tilakdharis' obviously condoned, a "traditional vedic welcome" awaits the BSP supremo when she presides over the grand finale of the 'Brahmin' conference slated for June 9.
An equally generous Behanji is expected to respond to the good turn by a barrage of pleasant surprises meant for her new protege. These, according to the party sources "could range from sops to a definite Pundit quota (possibly 80 to 100 seats) in party tickets for next election". But officially, for now, mum is the word.
Asked to disclose the proposed gifts Mayawati has in store, Satish Mishra, her trusted lieutenant and Rajya Sabha MP, says, "wait and watch." However, with experience of 26 such district-level sammelans under his belt, an upbeat Mishra is certain "that the aftermath of the Lucknow sammelan will change the course state politics."
The former advocate general claimed to be inundated by requests for organising sammelans pouring from every district practically. "In fact, we had to postpone five such events in Varanasi, Etawah, Farukhabad, Bara Banki and Fatehpur, in view of this mega event in June," he claimed while talking to TOI on Friday.
And money has never been a problem when it comes to BSP shows. The Lucknow event may cost a neat sum as preparations are afoot to give Ambedkar ground a huge canopy to shield the neo-converts from the scorching heat, sources confide. This time, however, the 'Bramhin Samaj' is more than willing to foot the bill.
Smiling away reports that the 'Samaj' had promised to contribute a hefty Rs 5 crore to Behanji's election kitty, Mishra said that the contributions were definitely coming from all quarters among the community. "It was so touching to see these five poor men who handed me over five hundred rupees, all crumpled and sodden, in Hapur the other day. The money, they said, was meant to be a token of thanks to Behanji who has long lost thought of the orphaned community," he confided.
Playing the role of saviours to the hilt, BSP workers have even begun the exercise of collecting reports on atrocities against Bramhins. "We have now authentic data with us," confirmed BSP MP Brijesh Pathak. "This will come in handy once Behanji rides back to power," he promptly added. Pathak also rattled off names of one top BJP leader and RSS pracharaks who he claimed, had pledged support to the 'Brahmin mission'.
So it is time for hosannas for the new messiahs as countdown to the mother of all sammelans begins. Not to be outdone, the 13.82 per cent influential vote bank gears up to wield its sacred thread with gusto.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/artic...125017.cms
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Brahmin mahouts for Maya mammoth
28 May, 2005 l 0215 hrs ISTlManjari Mishra/TIMES NEWS NETWORK
LUCKNOW: The unabashed serenading of Bramhins by Mayawati in her latest pro-Manuwadi avatar has evidently perked up some sagging spirits. The vicious diatribe against the 'Tilakdharis' obviously condoned, a "traditional vedic welcome" awaits the BSP supremo when she presides over the grand finale of the 'Brahmin' conference slated for June 9.
An equally generous Behanji is expected to respond to the good turn by a barrage of pleasant surprises meant for her new protege. These, according to the party sources "could range from sops to a definite Pundit quota (possibly 80 to 100 seats) in party tickets for next election". But officially, for now, mum is the word.
Asked to disclose the proposed gifts Mayawati has in store, Satish Mishra, her trusted lieutenant and Rajya Sabha MP, says, "wait and watch." However, with experience of 26 such district-level sammelans under his belt, an upbeat Mishra is certain "that the aftermath of the Lucknow sammelan will change the course state politics."
The former advocate general claimed to be inundated by requests for organising sammelans pouring from every district practically. "In fact, we had to postpone five such events in Varanasi, Etawah, Farukhabad, Bara Banki and Fatehpur, in view of this mega event in June," he claimed while talking to TOI on Friday.
And money has never been a problem when it comes to BSP shows. The Lucknow event may cost a neat sum as preparations are afoot to give Ambedkar ground a huge canopy to shield the neo-converts from the scorching heat, sources confide. This time, however, the 'Bramhin Samaj' is more than willing to foot the bill.
Smiling away reports that the 'Samaj' had promised to contribute a hefty Rs 5 crore to Behanji's election kitty, Mishra said that the contributions were definitely coming from all quarters among the community. "It was so touching to see these five poor men who handed me over five hundred rupees, all crumpled and sodden, in Hapur the other day. The money, they said, was meant to be a token of thanks to Behanji who has long lost thought of the orphaned community," he confided.
Playing the role of saviours to the hilt, BSP workers have even begun the exercise of collecting reports on atrocities against Bramhins. "We have now authentic data with us," confirmed BSP MP Brijesh Pathak. "This will come in handy once Behanji rides back to power," he promptly added. Pathak also rattled off names of one top BJP leader and RSS pracharaks who he claimed, had pledged support to the 'Brahmin mission'.
So it is time for hosannas for the new messiahs as countdown to the mother of all sammelans begins. Not to be outdone, the 13.82 per cent influential vote bank gears up to wield its sacred thread with gusto.
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