Mayawati to not contest Lok sabha elections

Uttar Pradesh politician and Bahujan Samaj larty chief Mayawati announced that she would not contest the April-May national election citing ‘Current political Situation’. She would rather campaign for the candidates of her BSP and that of ally Samajwadi Party. She was widely expected to opt out of the contest. Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav would rather focus on the campaign and ensuring maximum wins for their “Gathbandhan”.