Lucknow gears up for Mayawati's mega rally on Kanshi Ram's death anniversary

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up fora major political eventas the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) prepares to hold a massive rally in Lucknow on October 9, marking the death anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram. But beyond the tribute lies a deeper political intent — a test of strength for May-

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awati and a signal of the BSP’s plans to revive its fading electoral fortunes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

On the eve of the rally, Lucknow has turned a deep shade of blue — the BSP’s signature colour. The city’s key junctions, roundabouts, and roads are lined with towering posters and banners of Kanshi Ramand BSP chief Mayawati. From

Awadh Bus Stand to Gomti Nagar, party flags flutter on vehicles, and the buzz in the air resembles the height of Mayawati’s political reign.