Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Who was the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?

Options:

Mayavati

Mulayam Singh

Kanshi Ram

B.R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer:

Kanshi Ram

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Kanshi Ram

Kanshi Ram was the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Kanshi Ram (1934-2006): Proponent of Bahujan empowerment and founder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP); left his central government job for social and political work; founder of BAMCEF, DS-4 and finally the BSP in 1984; astute political strategist, he regarded political power as master key to attaining social equality; credited with Dalit resurgence in north Indian States.