Mayawati quits Rajya Sabha, decision a last-ditch effort to resurrect her failing political career

New Delhi : For BSP chief Mayawati, five minutes in Parliament, was not enough to make an introductory statement on the issue of Dalit atrocities in Saharanpur.

Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien asking her to conclude her speech within the given time limit infuriated her to such an extent that initially she threatened and later resigned as an MP of Rajya Sabha.

She had after all made her point by telling everyone concerned that her being a Dalit makes her the principal spokesperson on issues related to Dalits.