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Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP National Coordinator
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News18•05-10-2026, 18:44
Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP National Coordinator
- •BSP Chief Mayawati announced the return of her nephew Akash Anand to the party, reinstating him as the National Coordinator.
- •Akash was previously removed from the party due to concerns surrounding his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth.
- •Following Ashok Siddharth's complete retirement from politics, the path was cleared for Akash Anand's return to the party organization.
- •Mayawati praised Akash's loyalty and noted a positive change in his personality and work style, highlighted by a recent social media post.
- •The decision to reinstate Akash was made keeping party interests in mind and following requests from party members and family.
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Mayawati welcomed Akash Anand back into the BSP and restored his role as National Coordinator after his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, retired from politics. This retirement cleared the political atmosphere within the party, and Akash's positive social media engagement and continued loyalty paved the way for his return.
Upon his return to the party, Akash Anand has been entrusted once again with the major responsibility of serving as the BSP's National Coordinator.
Akash Anand's father and his younger brother, Ishan, both expressed their support for his return. Ishan also demonstrated missionary zeal by stating he would faithfully fulfill any assigned tasks under Behenji's guidance without needing an official post.
