US EditionRahul Gandhi Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Bharat Ratna for BSP Founder Kanshi Ram: ‘Deeply Felt’
Rahul Gandhi seeks Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram to honor his role in Dalit empowerment and expand Congress' Dalit outreach before Uttar Pradesh elections.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party .
- For many years, Dalit intellectuals and leaders have demanded Bharat Ratna recognition for Kanshi Ram, Dalit leader and BSP founder, and this was recently reiterated at a programme in Lucknow.
- Sharing his letter on X, Rahul Gandhi posted a screenshot and said the Bharat Ratna would be a tribute to the movement that showed millions of Bahujans the path to rights and self-respect.
- Analysts view the request as a strategic bid to woo Dalit voters ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, placing pressure on the Centre and testing the BJP-led government's response.
- If conferred, the Bharat Ratna would symbolically recognise Kanshi Ram's role and honour millions he empowered, while BSP leader Mayawati has historically accused Congress and BJP of 'tokenism' and BSP has not issued a statement on this letter.
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Kanshi Ram should be awarded the Bharat Ratna. Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to PM Modi. On the birth anniversary of Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded that he be awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna. In this regard, Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Kanshi Ram be awarded this honor.
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Rahul writes to PM Modi, seeks Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram
As we commemorate the birth anniversary of Kanshi Ramji today and reflect on his legacy and contributions, I write with a request that he be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi Urges Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram
Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Kanshi Ram, founder of the BSP, for his significant contributions to Indian politics and social justice. Gandhi emphasizes Kanshi Ram's role in empowering marginalized communities and asserts that honoring him would recognize his legacy of promoting equality and representation.
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