Question

Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?

• A. Kanshi Ram
• B. Sahu Mahara
• C. B.R. Ambedkar
• D. Jotiba Phule

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Kanshi Ram

Answer: The correct answer is option (A) – Kanshi Ram

• Kanshi Ram was the founder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
• This party was established in 1984.
• Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was established by drawing inspiration from teachings and ideas of Babasaheb Ambedkar, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker, Mahatma Phule, Sahu Maharaj.
• This party was founded with the objective of securing interests, power and representing Dalits, OBCs, Adivasis, Religious Minorities.
• The main base of BSP is in Uttar Pradesh, and it has a significant presence in states like Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand.
• In 2004 Lok Sabha elections, BSP had secured 19 seats and polled 5% votes.