Mayawati Removes Nephew Akash Anand, Tipped as Her Political Successor, from BSP

Mayawati Expels Nephew and Political Heir Akash Anand from BSP

In a surprising move, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has expelled her nephew and political heir Akash Anand from the party. This decision comes after Akash Anand’s response to the party’s show cause notice was deemed “selfish and arrogant” by Mayawati.

Reasons for Expulsion

Mayawati stated that Akash Anand’s reply to the show cause notice indicated that he was under the influence of his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth, who had already been expelled from the party. She expressed disappointment in Akash Anand’s lack of remorse and political maturity, accusing him of being selfish and arrogant in his response.

In a series of posts on social media, Mayawati explained her decision to expel Akash Anand, citing the need to uphold the self-respect and self-esteem movement of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and the discipline of Kanshiram ji. She emphasized that the expulsion was in the interest of the party and the movement they represented.

Expulsion of Ashok Siddharth

Prior to expelling Akash Anand, Mayawati had expelled his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth over the weekend. She accused Siddharth of splitting the party and weakening it by creating factions across the country, especially in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati deemed his actions as intolerable, leading to his expulsion from the party.

Akash Anand’s Political Journey

Akash Anand, who was once projected as Mayawati’s political heir, has faced a tumultuous journey within the party. In May last year, he was removed from all significant party posts due to his perceived immaturity. However, a month later, Mayawati appointed him as the party’s National Coordinator, suggesting that he would eventually succeed her in the political realm.

Implications for BSP

The expulsion of both Akash Anand and Ashok Siddharth has significant implications for the Bahujan Samaj Party. With the removal of potential successors and the internal divisions within the party, Mayawati will need to navigate these challenges to ensure the stability and unity of the BSP.

Moving Forward

As Mayawati takes decisive action to maintain the party’s integrity and values, the future of the BSP remains uncertain. The expulsion of key figures like Akash Anand and Ashok Siddharth marks a turning point in the party’s leadership and direction. It remains to be seen how Mayawati will address these challenges and steer the BSP towards its political goals.