Kanshi Ram believed that the 'bahujan' communities possessed political strength due to:
1) Their economic dominance.
2) Their cultural heritage.
3) Their military power.
4) Their numerical majority.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

4

Initially, the BSP was a modestly sized party, primarily backed by Dalit voters in regions such as Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. However, a turning point occurred in 1989 and the 1991 elections when the BSP made remarkable strides in Uttar Pradesh. This marked the first instance in independent India where a political party mainly supported by Dalit voters achieved such significant political accomplishments.

Kanshi Ram envisioned the BSP as a pragmatic political organization. The party drew strength from the reality that the Bahujans, encompassing SCs, STs, OBCs, and religious minorities, constituted a substantial majority of the population, thereby holding substantial political influence due to their numerical strength. Over time, the BSP evolved into a prominent political player in various states, frequently holding positions within the government. While its primary backing still originates from Dalit voters, the BSP has broadened its support to encompass diverse social groups.