In this episode of our new series exploring the formation of political parties in India, we delve into the origins and evolution of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984, the BSP emerged as a political voice for Dalits, OBCs, and other marginalized communities, inspired by the teachings of Gautam Buddha, Jyotirao Phule, B.R. Ambedkar, and Periyar.