Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/01/1956 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | At Shrimati Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Mayawati Prabhu Das
18/02/2026
Mayawati dismissed reports that the Bahujan Samaj Party would enter the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in an alliance, calling them fake and AI-driven. She reiterated that the party's position to fight independently remained unchanged and said she was committed to the movement for the rest of her life.
09/10/2025
Mayawati said the Bahujan Samaj Party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on its own and ruled out any alliance with other parties. She made the declaration during a rally in Lucknow marking the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram, framing the move as part of the party's revival strategy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mayawati Prabhu Das |
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| Nickname(s) | Behenji, Kumari Mayawati, Iron Lady Mayawati |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (158 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Kalindi Women's College, University of Delhi Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi VMLG College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) LLB B.Ed. |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading, Writing |
Family
| Father | Prabhu Das |
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| Mother | Ram Rati |
| Siblings | Anand Kumar |
Career
| Political Party | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) |
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| Political Journey | In 1984, she joined Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as a member. | In 1989, she became Member of Parliament from Bijnor. | In 1994, she was elected to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. | In 1995, she became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. | In 1996, she was again elected to Lok Sabha. | In 1997, she became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh again. | In 2002, she became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the third time. | In 2003, she became National President of BSP. | In 2007, she became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the fourth term. | In 2024, she was unanimously re-elected as the National President of BSP. | In 2025, she announced that BSP will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls alone without any alliances. |
Favourites
| Politician | Kanshi Ram |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/Mayawati |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mayawati was born in a Hindu Dalit family in Badalpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2. Her father, Prabhu Das, worked at a post office in Gautam Buddha Nagar. | |
| 3. She holds degrees in B.A., LLB, and B.Ed. and taught in Delhi's Inderpuri JJ Colony. | |
| 4. When Kanshi Ram met her in 1977, she was aspiring for the Indian Administrative Services. | |
| 5. Kanshi Ram envisioned her as a future influential leader. | |
| 6. In 1984, she became a founding member of the Bahujan Samaj Party. | |
| 7. Mayawati advocated for marginalized communities in various sectors. | |
| 8. Former PM P. V. Narasimha Rao praised her political journey as a democratic miracle. | |
| 9. She became the youngest and first female Dalit Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1995. | |
| 10. Kanshi Ram appointed her as his successor in 2001. | |
| 11. Mayawati assumed office as the BSP National President in 2003. | |
| 12. She served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh four times. | |
| 13. Mayawati is recognized as a self-made politician. | |
| 14. She remained unmarried to avoid nepotism accusations. | |
| 15. Her supporters celebrate her birthday as Jan Kalyankari Diwas. | |
| 16. In 2007-2008, she was among the top income taxpayers in India. | |
| 17. Mayawati expressed her interest in Buddhism during an interview. | |
| 18. She authored two autobiographies in Hindi and English. | |
| 19. Mayawati announced Akash Anand as her successor in 2023 but revoked the decision in 2024. | |
| 20. In 2024, she was unanimously re-elected as the National President of BSP. | |
| 21. In 2025, on her 70th birthday, she announced BSP will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls alone. |