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Formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram. Seeks to represent and secure power for the bahujan samaj which includes the dalits, adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities. Draws inspiration from the ideas and teachings of Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, Periyar Ramaswami Naicker and Babasaheb Ambedkar. Stands for the cause of securing the interests and welfare of the dalits and oppressed people.

Which political party is being referred to in the paragraph?

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Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

answer is B.

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is referred to in the paragraph.
It was established in 1984 by the social reformer Kanshi Ram. The party aims to work for minorities like OBCs, Dalits, Adivasis, and religious minorities and serves their interests. It has formed a government in UP (Uttar Pradesh) several times. The party is inspired by Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Phule, Ramaswami Naicker, and Sahu Maharaj. The party uses an elephant as its symbol.

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