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Lucknow
Mayawati gives rare glimpse of her family life
Press Trust Of India
Lucknow, November 12, 2011
In a rare public reference to her family, Uttar Pradesh chief minister
Mayawati on Saturday recalled the contribution of her late grandfather
in her life. Crediting her grandfather Mangal Sen for inculcating in
her a humane approach, she recalled how single-handedly he brought up
his only
son Prabu Dayal (her father) and ensured higher education for him,
despite losing his eyesight at a very young age.
"My grandfather also ensured that all girls in the family, including
me, get the same status as boys...He had also opposed to my father's
second marriage," Mayawati said after inaugurating UP Viklang Uddhar
Dr Shakuntala Misra University on the outskirts of the city.
She said naming the varsity after an upper-class lady would send a
strong message of equality in the society as Misra is known for her
work for uplifting poor and handicapped.
Hitting out at the opposition in the state for accusing her of massive
spendings on setting up memorials and parks, the BSP chief said less
than 1% of the state budget has been spent on them.
She said collections through sale of tickets in these parks will
recover the expenses soon and later this will help collect additional
funds which would be spent on welfare schemes for the poor.
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