Question

Which Indian state is NOT mentioned as having a significant presence for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ?

• A. Uttar Pradesh
• B. Madhya Pradesh
• C. Tamil Nadu
• D. Delhi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Tamil Nadu

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

• Formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram.

• Seeks to represent and secure power for the bahujan samaj which includes the dalits, adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities.

• Draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of Sahu Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker and Babasaheb Ambedkar

• Stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of the dalits and oppressed people It has its main base in the state of Uttar Pradesh and substantial presence in neighbouring states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Punjab.

• Formed government in Uttar Pradesh several times by taking the support of different parties at different times.