Mayawati
Demand for new states could change India's map
Dec 16, 2009 16:39 EST
After giving in to demands for new state, India faces demand for more than a dozen others. From scores fasting in demand of a new state in India's hilly northeast to a powerful chief minister suggesting her region be split up, the map of the nation is facing an overhaul.
Sculpting the legacy of India's 'Dalit Queen'
Nov 02, 2009 19:00 EST
Towering statues of the heroes of India's "untouchable" caste, shrouded in blue tarpaulin, provide a surreal sight for drivers speeding along a highway near the national capital.
Sculpting the legacy of India's 'Dalit Queen'
Nov 02, 2009 19:00 EST
Towering statues of the heroes of India's "untouchable" caste, shrouded in blue tarpaulin, provide a surreal sight for drivers speeding along a highway near the national capital.
India's low-caste icon halts statue-building spree
Sep 13, 2009 20:00 EDT
India's Supreme Court has forced low-caste political icon Mayawati to halt her statue-construction spree aimed at celebrating the heroes on the lowest rung of the country's social ladder.
Female Indian politician arrested for rape comment
Jul 16, 2009 13:12 EDT
Leading female politician in India arrested for suggesting rival should be raped. It was supposed to be the high point of her speech ? to applause from her audience, a leading member of India's ruling Congress Party suggested that a rival leader be raped so she can understand the plight of rape victims.
Indian parties seek allies in tight election race
May 14, 2009 07:55 EDT
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling Congress-led coalition and its main rival jostled for new allies on Thursday to boost their possible parliamentary numbers after exit polls said both would fall well short of a majority.
Indian parties seek allies in tight election race
May 14, 2009 07:55 EDT
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's ruling Congress-led coalition and its main rival jostled for new allies on Thursday to boost their possible parliamentary numbers after exit polls said both would fall well short of a majority.
Indians line up for election marathon
Apr 14, 2009 20:00 EDT
India braced Wednesday for marathon elections expected to throw up an unstable coalition government at a time when the country needs strong leadership to pull through an economic downturn.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Mayawati | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 13, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
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| In office May 3, 2002 – August 29, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| In office March 21, 1997 – September 21, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | President's rule |
| Succeeded by | Kalyan Singh |
| In office June 3, 1995 – October 18, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| Succeeded by | President's rule |
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| Born | January 15, 1956 New Delhi |
| Political party | Bahujan Samaj Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
