As Azad takes giant steps in Dalit politics, Mayawati looses sleep

Disconcerted at the prospect of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar getting support from the Dalit youth with his participation in the ongoing Citizenship Amendment Act protests and subsequent arrest in Delhi, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati (pictured) has dubbed him a puppet in the hands of her opponents. She said Chandrashekhar, as part of a conspiracy, was bent on hurting the BSP’s vote bank in Delhi. According to her, the Bhim Army chief stages such protests to get arrested and later play the victim card to gain public sympathy and publicity. Earlier, Mayawati had labelled Chandrashekhar, who has dropped his