Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

BAMCEF stands for:

Options:

Backward and Muslim Communities Employees Federation

Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation

Backward and Minority Communities Employers Federation

Backward and Muslim Communities Employers Federation

Correct Answer:

Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation

Kanshi Ram (1934-2006) was a driving force behind the empowerment of Bahujan communities and the visionary founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Departing from his central government position, he dedicated himself to social and political causes, establishing the BAMCEF, Dalit Shoshit Samaj Sangharsh Samiti (DS-4), and ultimately, the Bahujan Samaj Party in 1984.
The 1980s also saw the rise of the political organisation of the Dalits. In 1978 the Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation (BAMCEF) was formed. This organisation was not an ordinary trade union of government employees. It took a strong position in favour of political power to the ‘bahujan’ – the SC, ST, OBC and minorities.