Mayawati

“The break-up of Samajwadi Party is not good for BJP.”

“People know that the Samajwadi Party will bring back Goonda Raj.”

“You see, in a family everyone is not alike, someone may be a weakling. Now, as head of the family, it is natural for you to focus greater attention on the weaker member so that he can be brought at par with the others, isn't it? But that does not mean I am sidelining the others.”

“In 2007 elections, people voted for us in the hope that we would get rid of Goonda Raj, as the criminals of SP had made life difficult for them.”

“Which school did Modi go to? Either teacher was not good or he did not take interest in studies.”

“Apart from being a Dalit's daughter, I am also the daughter of India.”

“We will use political power as a tool to improve the lives of the people.”

“Congress party talks about Dalits but does not involve them in important decision making process.”

“I have no hassles handling U.P. For 57 years, the state has been ruled by non-BSP parties which is why it is so backward. In my first term as the chief minister, in four months I did the work of four years.”

“My association with my parents and family will end the day they will ask ticket to contest election or seek ministership.”

“We have given a government where people feel safe... we gave Dalits a life of dignity.”

“Business people have always liked my administration because we gave the best law and order.”

“I have worked not just for the Dalits but for all sections of the society.”

“No one should interfere in the religion of another.”

“People have understood the designs of opposition parties, especially of BJP. It could trigger Hindu-Muslim riot in Uttar Pradesh before the state Assembly elections and people should beware of this.”

“I have done more for Muslims than Mulayam Singh Yadav has.”

“I want to make it clear that BSP will not extend any kind of support to Modi or NDA to form the government at any cost.”

“I am a hard-working girl.”

“Sugarcane farmers are suffering in U.P... their grievances are being ignored amid empty announcements. When our party was in power, we made sure dues of sugarcane farmers were paid.”

“I prefer to be known as a leader for all the communities.”