New Delhi, Jan 26 (NationPress) The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) conveyed warm wishes to the citizens of India and Indians worldwide on the occasion of the nation's 77th Republic Day. The party emphasized the need for a sincere evaluation of whether the country has genuinely progressed according to the Constitution's fundamental principles.

In a statement released on January 26, BSP's national president and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, stated that Republic Day should serve not just as a day for promises and declarations, but rather as a crucial moment for reflection on the political, social, and economic democracy within the nation.

“Dismissing the maze of grand promises, it is imperative to honestly reflect on whether both the central and state governments are merely engaging in rhetoric or if the country has truly realized progress in political, social, and economic democracy in alignment with the Constitution's essence, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for citizens,” the BSP leader remarked.

She extended her “sincere greetings, warm congratulations, and best wishes for a dignified and self-respecting life” to all Indians celebrating Republic Day.

Referring to the Constitution established under the guidance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Mayawati stressed the necessity of assessing the type of development witnessed in a nation of approximately 1.4 billion people, especially concerning issues like poverty and unemployment. She questioned the continued reliance of a vast majority on limited governmental support, while wealth remains concentrated within a small elite.

BSP's chief also expressed concerns over what she perceives as a decline in India's moral authority on the global stage. “India was once revered as a moral leader internationally, inspiring other nations. It prompts us to ponder whether that status still prevails, or if India has shifted to merely observing rather than leading by example,” she stated.

On the topic of identifying illegal immigrants, Mayawati noted that while the removal of non-citizens from electoral rolls is justified, it should not lead to ordinary citizens facing burdensome documentation processes. “Rather than subjecting nearly 100 crore Indians to excessive documentation, the government should consider a more streamlined and efficient approach,” she emphasized.

She further urged the government to tackle escalating inflation, poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, caste discrimination, and communal tensions, asserting that increasing inequalities have instilled fear about the future among significant sections of the Bahujan community.

Characterizing Republic Day as a moment for renewed dedication, Mayawati implored the central and state governments to abandon profit-driven, capitalist tendencies and instead pursue “integrity and commitment to the constitutional values of public welfare and social justice, akin to the principles practiced by former BSP administrations in Uttar Pradesh under the motto ‘Sarvjan Hitay, Sarvjan Sukhay’.”