In her New Year message, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati called for inclusive development and constitutional governance. She urged the government to invest in the Bahujan community, viewing them as national assets rather than a burden, to combat poverty, unemployment, and corruption. Mayawati stressed the importance of elections reflecting public opinion, not manipulation, and advocated for strict, unbiased action against criminal and anti-social elements to ensure equality and safety for all religions, upholding the Constitution's 'unity in diversity' principle.