Explore the transformative rise of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and its impact on Uttar Pradesh politics. This insightful book traces Dalit social justice movements from pre-colonial India to the BSP’s institutionalization, examining its strategies, leadership by Kanshiram and Mayawati, and the ethnicization of caste groups. Understand the grassroots mobilization, empowered Dalit ideology, and evolving identity politics. It also critically analyzes the party’s recent challenges in the context of Uttar Pradesh’s shifting political landscape. A vital read for scholars of Indian politics, sociology, Dalit studies, and policy-makers interested in caste dynamics and social justice movements.