The Bharatiya Samaj Party (BSP) is a political party in India, founded in 1984 by Kanshi Ram. The party primarily aims to represent the interests of marginalized communities, particularly the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. It seeks to promote social justice and equality through political representation and empowerment. The BSP gained significant prominence in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where it has formed the government multiple times. The party's symbol is the elephant, which is recognized across India. Under the leadership of Mayawati, the BSP has focused on welfare programs and policies aimed at uplifting disadvantaged groups in society.