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Bahujan Samaj Party, commonly known as BSP, was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984. It is a national political party recognized by the Election Commission of India. The party’s ideology is rooted in Ambedkarite principles and focuses on the upliftment of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and religious minorities. BSP’s influence is strong in Uttar Pradesh, where it has formed the state government multiple times.

The BSP was formed with the mission to give political power to the Bahujan Samaj—a term that represents the majority population including Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs, and minorities. The party opposes caste discrimination and believes in social transformation through political power.

Election Symbol of Bahujan Samaj Party:

The Election Symbol of the Bahujan Samaj Party, as approved by the Election Commission of India, is the “Elephant”. The elephant signifies strength, dignity, and a peaceful path to progress. It also represents the Buddhist values of non-violence and equality, which are core to the party’s ideology. The BSP flag is blue, a colour that signifies equality and justice, and is closely associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and inspiration behind the party’s vision.

Leaders of the Bahujan Samaj Party

The major leaders and executives of the party are:

Kanshi Ram, Founder of BSP: Kanshi Ram was the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He established the party on April 14, 1984. The BSP was founded to represent the Bahujans, a term encompassing Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and religious minorities, who collectively constitute the majority population of India.
Mayawati, President and Supreme Leader of BSP: Mayawati currently serves as the National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party. A protege of Kanshi Ram, Mayawati became the first Dalit woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. She has served as UP CM for four terms and is known for her strong administrative skills and social justice agenda.
Satish Chandra Mishra, Senior Leader and National General Secretary: Satish Chandra Mishra is an Indian politician and a prominent figure in the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Since January 2004, he has been the All India General Secretary of the Bahujan Samaj Party. A key strategist and Brahmin face of the party, Satish Mishra has played an important role in building electoral alliances and expanding BSP’s reach.He was a member of the Rajya Sabha. He served as a cabinet minister in Mayawati's government in Uttar Pradesh.
Munkad Ali, National Coordinator: Munkad Ali became a National General Secretary in November 2024 of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He is also a former Member of Parliament, having served in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. He has also held roles as a zonal coordinator and was given the responsibility of expanding the party's base in West UP.
Aakash Anand, Youth Leader and Heir Apparent: Akash Anand is a prominent youth leader within the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the nephew of party chief Mayawati. He was once considered Mayawati's political heir and appointed as the party's chief national coordinator. Akash Anand was first appointed as the BSP's national coordinator following the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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