Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Full Name | Mayawati Prabhu Das |
Latest News about Mayawati
04/03/2025
Mayawati removed Akash Anand, her nephew, from all party posts, marking a major leadership decision inside the Bahujan Samaj Party. The move was reported as part of an internal party reorganization and renewed control over the BSP's top leadership.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mayawati is a prominent Indian politician and longtime major figure in the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). She is known for her advocacy for Dalits (Scheduled Castes), Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes. She became the first Dalit woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1995, which was called 'a miracle of democracy' by then Prime Minister Narasimha Rao. |
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| Known As | Behenji (sister) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Former Profession | Teacher |
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| Education | Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; Kalindi College; Meerut University |
Personal Life
| Background | Daughter of a postal clerk from Delhi. She reportedly developed her ambition partly from experiencing discrimination from her father between her and her brothers. |
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| Spouse | Unmarried |
Family
| Father | Postal clerk |
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| Brother | Anand Kumar |
Career
| Political Journey |
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| Notable Achievements | First Dalit woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Her 2007-2012 term was a full five-year majority government focused on infrastructure development, urban renewal, and symbolic representation through memorial building. |
| Political Agenda | Social justice for weaker sections of society, employment provision, and making Uttar Pradesh into 'Uttam Pradesh' (Excellent Province) |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/Mayawati.bsp/ | |
| https://x.com/Mayawati |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Appointed as successor to Kanshi Ram in 2001 | |
| 2. Served as Chief Minister through coalition with BJP in some periods | |
| 3. Her political defeat was partly attributed to withdrawal of Muslim support |