Mayawati Removes Nephew Akash Anand from BSP Leadership Role Again

The BSP chief announces a leadership shake-up, replacing Akash Anand with Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam, while ruling out naming a political successor during her lifetime.

Akash Anand, Mayawati's nephew, has been removed as the Bahujan Samaj Party's national coordinator for the second time in less than a year.
Mayawati appointed her brother Anand Kumar and senior leader Ramji Gautam as the new national coordinators, citing their loyalty and capability to manage party affairs.
The decision follows the expulsion of Akash Anand's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for alleged factionalism and anti-party activities.
Mayawati emphasized that no one will be named her political successor while she is alive, reaffirming her commitment to the party's mission.
The BSP continues to face significant challenges, including a series of electoral defeats, raising concerns about its future political relevance.