It must be mentioned here, that Mayavati's attitude to 'Hindu' is quite different from the other 'Dalit'-centric politicians. For a right perspective, when Kanshi Ram was the supremo of BSP, till late 80s, and of DS4 earlier, there was a flood of derogatory literature - ridiculing Hindu Gods/Godesses, even abusing, demonising Brahmins, Vedas etc. Once they came out with a 'Nayi Hanuman Chalisa' with 40 lines of abuses, and of course the Hindi translation of Periyar's New Ramayana.
However, contrast that to Mayavati's attitude over last few years. Best example would be the event of Maha Parivartana Divas Nagpur, 2/3 years back when Udit Raj, another upcoming dalitist had organized a 'grand' conversion event, in collaboration with Christian missionaries. BSP efectively punctured the event by organizing a parallel event on the same day in same city.
At the same time, Mayavati has also been vocal on more than one occasions against Jehadis and radicals.
Mayavati has always refused to convert herself to the so called Dalit-neo-Buddhism, and played down such conversion in her following. In their religious icons they have increasingly come back to include Sant Ravidasji or Maharshi Valmiki, over last few years.
I think, if the communists, yadavists, congress can be prevented from sabotaging the new initiative, Brahmin-Sudra alliance is for good. Not just politically, but socially and strategically.
This alliance has always done good in history. Wish this would be the case for UP in the next 5 years and beyond. May she be blessed with sanmati.
However, contrast that to Mayavati's attitude over last few years. Best example would be the event of Maha Parivartana Divas Nagpur, 2/3 years back when Udit Raj, another upcoming dalitist had organized a 'grand' conversion event, in collaboration with Christian missionaries. BSP efectively punctured the event by organizing a parallel event on the same day in same city.
At the same time, Mayavati has also been vocal on more than one occasions against Jehadis and radicals.
Mayavati has always refused to convert herself to the so called Dalit-neo-Buddhism, and played down such conversion in her following. In their religious icons they have increasingly come back to include Sant Ravidasji or Maharshi Valmiki, over last few years.
I think, if the communists, yadavists, congress can be prevented from sabotaging the new initiative, Brahmin-Sudra alliance is for good. Not just politically, but socially and strategically.
This alliance has always done good in history. Wish this would be the case for UP in the next 5 years and beyond. May she be blessed with sanmati.