New Delhi, May 2 || Congress leader Udit Raj on Friday launched a scathing attack on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati, alleging that she has effectively become the "unofficial spokesperson" of the BJP.
The remarks came after Mayawati accused both the BJP and Congress of politicising the issue of caste-based census. In a series of posts on X, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the "anti-Bahujan stance" of both national parties continues to deprive Other Backward Classes (OBCs) of their rightful entitlements.
"The BJP and Congress are now rushing to take credit for the caste census issue, attempting to portray themselves as champions of OBCs. However, their track record reveals a consistent pattern of oppression and exclusion of Bahujan communities," Mayawati said.
She further alleged that the political support extended to OBCs by these parties is motivated by electoral interests rather than genuine concern. “Today, OBCs are largely conscious of their rights. The apparent support they receive from other parties is merely driven by electoral compulsions. It is clear that the true welfare of OBCs lies only with the BSP," she asserted. Calling on the Bahujan community to empower themselves politically, Mayawati said: "The time has come to give real meaning to the slogan, ‘Vote hamara, raj tumhara nahi chalega’ (Our vote, your rule — this won’t work)."
Udit Raj also weighed in on the need for a caste census among Muslims.