Congress challenges Mayawati to declare Dalit CM candidate in Punjab
The BSP is in alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the state with the Parkash Singh Badal family at the helm. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala to a question responded, "we respect Mayawati as an elder and senior leader but request her to announce Dalit Chief Minister candidate in Punjab where it is in alliance with SAD."