Mayawati Expels Nephew Akash Anand From BSP Over 'Arrogant' Conduct

The BSP chief accused her nephew of selfishness and anti-party activities, removing him from all roles and rejecting him as her political heir.

Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), citing his response to a party showcause notice as selfish and arrogant.
The decision follows Anand's removal from all BSP posts a day earlier, with Mayawati accusing him of being influenced by his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, who was also expelled for divisive actions.
Mayawati emphasized that the expulsion was necessary to uphold the discipline and principles of the party's founding leaders, Kanshi Ram and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Akash Anand expressed respect for Mayawati's decision, describing it as a personal challenge and reaffirming his commitment to the Bahujan Movement for Dalit self-respect.
Political reactions to the move have been mixed, with BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticizing Mayawati's leadership style and others questioning the internal dynamics of the BSP.