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Mayawati |
13 May 2009 |
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 The most important lower-caste politician in Indian history
Kumari Mayawati Das,a daughter of “Dalits” – formerly known as “Untouchables”has becomean icon formany of India’s poorest citizens. The world’s largest democracy has a complex coalition political systemwhich means that the seats won by her Bahujan Samaj Party in the current general election may bepivotal innegotiations.She stands an outside chance of achieving her most-coveted prize, the role of Prime Minister. To discuss the role of Mayawati (she uses just one name) Jenniis joined by the ˿’s correspondent in Delhi, Rupa Jha, and the Mumbai-based writer and journalist, Kalpana Sharma.
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