BSP chief Mayawati is again in news has launched an attack on the BJP-led governments at the Centre and Uttar Pradesh while also attacking the previous Congress governments. Mayawati has said that the BJP should stop being stubborn to get NRC and NPR in the country.

“BJP-led central government is also following the path of the Congress party. It is misusing its powers for political gains. Wrong policies of the government have led to disturbance and a law and order situation across the country, which is a matter of national concern,” said Mayawati.

The fire band leader made the remarks as she addressed media persons on the occasion of her birthday. So, as Mayawati has always hit the headlines for her fiery comments, we tell you unknown facts about the leader, as she turns 64.

• Mayawati banned the screening of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit’s 2007 film Aaja Nachle in Uttar Pradesh as she opposed a particular line in a song sequence, which according to her, was derogatory to a section of Dalits.

• Pink is Mayawati’s favourite colour. From pink clothes, to pink house, pink flowers and pink icing to top the cake, life is certainly pink for the lady.

• Ever since her mentor Kanshi Ram chose dark blue as the official colour of the BSP, all party hoardings, gateways and even the elephant symbol are always depicted in blue.

• Mayawati is known for building memorials of Dalit icons, including her’s worth Rs 6,000 crore!

• Mayawati was born in Delhi, and is an alumnus of Delhi University. Before joining politics, she was a teacher in Inderpuri JJ colony, Delhi.

• Mayawati was preparing from Indian Administrative Services when Dalit leader Kanshi Ram asked her to join politics.

• Mayawati was the highest income-tax payer among all politicians in India paying Rs 26 crore for year 2007-08.

• On her 52nd birthday she cut a 52 kg cake ordered by BSP officials. The cake had pink cream topping, of course.