“Mayawati is the biggest threat to our victory,” Sanjeev Balyan, a federal minister in Modi’s government, said. “I want to ask the prime minister … where are the jobs for Dalit boys and girls?” she said. But it is Mayawati whom Modi and Shah fear most, three sources close to the men said. Modi has praised the work of Dalit hero BR Ambedkar, and the BJP also wants to mould new icons from that community. Still, her support of Mayawati is unwavering, and upon hearing the name, Rampyari said: “She has to come back.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 25, 2016 15:56 UTC