Why Mayawati showed nephew Akash Anand the door
2 weeks ago

Why Mayawati showed nephew Akash Anand the door

Hindustan Times  

The exit or ouster of high-profile leaders is not a new development in Bahujan Samaj Party, but the unceremonious removal of her nephew Akash Anand from key party posts by BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday followed by his expulsion on Monday has sent ripples in the party. But family ties prevailed and Mayawati reinstated Akash reinstated to key posts in August 2024 and tasked him with leading the party campaign in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi assembly elections. After the Delhi assembly election debacle, the Mayawati loyalists briefed her about Akash Anand and Ashok Siddharth’s role in the election and alleged mismanagement of party funds. Mayawati supposedly feared that party will be divided into the two groups wherein she, along with her loyalists, may be sidelined as the younger party leaders were rallying around Akash Anand.

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UP’s Heir and Spare | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 week, 3 days ago

UP’s Heir and Spare | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 07, 2025 18:57 IST - 6 MINS READ Dear readers, Blood is thicker than water, they say. Anand was first removed from the position of the BSP’s national coordinator on May 7 last year, with Mayawati cryptically commenting that he needed to reach “maturity” before taking such an important assignment. But his second stint could not last …

Mayawati replaces Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP’s nat’l coordinator
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1 week, 5 days ago

Mayawati replaces Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP’s nat’l coordinator

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has removed her brother Anand Kumar from the post of national coordinator and appointed Randhir Beniwal in his place. The decision, announced on Wednesday through a series of posts on social media platform X, comes after Anand Kumar expressed his desire to continue as the party’s national vice president instead. “BSP national vice president Shri …

Mayawati replaces brother Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP's National Coordinator: Here's why
1 week, 6 days ago

Mayawati replaces brother Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP's National Coordinator: Here's why

India TV News  

Mayawati replaces brother Anand Kumar with Randhir Beniwal as BSP's National Coordinator: Here's why Earlier, Mayawati removed Anand Kumar's son Akash Anand from the party and said there will be no successor to her in the party till she is alive. The Bahujan Samaj Party on Wednesday appointed Randhir Beniwal as its national coordinator after Anand Kumar, the party's national …

‘Lakhs of Akash Anands...’: Mayawati's nephew reacts; BJP MP mocks BSP supremo
2 weeks ago

‘Lakhs of Akash Anands...’: Mayawati's nephew reacts; BJP MP mocks BSP supremo

Hindustan Times  

Akash Anand on Monday reacted to Mayawati's decision to remove him from all BSP posts with defiance, saying he is fighting for the self-respect of crores of Dalits, not for his career. "The decision of respected sister Ms. Mayawati ji to relieve me from all the posts of the party is personally emotional for me, but at the same time, …

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP
2 weeks ago

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP

The Hindu  

A day after removing her nephew Akash Anand from all key posts, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday said she has expelled him from the party “in the interest and movement” of the party. Ms. Mayawati said that Mr. Akash’s response to her action against him on Sunday was “selfish and arrogant”. “But on the contrary, the lengthy response …

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP after his ‘bahujan movement is not a career’ remark
2 weeks ago

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP after his ‘bahujan movement is not a career’ remark

Live Mint  

A day after removing Akash Anand from the party posts, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday expelled her nephew from the party. The BSP chief expressed displeasure over the response given by Akash Anand following his removal from the posts. On Monday, calling himself a true worker of the Bahujan Mission and the Bahujan Movement, Anand said patience and …

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP
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2 weeks ago

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party, citing his involvement in anti-party activities. Earlier, Akash Anand said he respects every decision of party chief Mayawati. "In the interest of the self-respect and self-esteem movement of the most revered Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and following the tradition of discipline of the venerable …

Mayawati Expels Nephew Akash Anand From BSP: 'Influenced By Father-In-Law, Driven By Selfishness'
2 weeks ago

Mayawati Expels Nephew Akash Anand From BSP: 'Influenced By Father-In-Law, Driven By Selfishness'

ABP News  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from all key party positions. Keeping with the tradition of discipline set by Kanshi Ram, Akash Anand has been expelled from the party like his father-in-law for the benefit of the BSP, the party supremo added. बीएसपी की आल-इण्डिया की बैठक में कल श्री आकाश आनन्द को पार्टी …

Respect every decision of Mayawati: Akash Anand after removal from key BSP posts
2 weeks ago

Respect every decision of Mayawati: Akash Anand after removal from key BSP posts

The Hindu  

A day after his removal from all party posts in the Bahujan Samaj Party, Akash Anand on Monday said he respects every decision of party chief Mayawati and regards them as "patthar ki lakeer" or carved in stone. Mr. Anand, in a post on X in Hindi on Monday, said, “I am a cadre of Mayawati ji and under her …

Mayawati expels her nephew Akash Anand from BSP in the 'interest of the party'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mayawati expels her nephew Akash Anand from BSP in the 'interest of the party'

India TV News  

Mayawati expels her nephew Akash Anand from BSP in the 'interest of the party' Mayawati said Akash Anand was relieved from all responsibilities, including the post of National Coordinator due to his continued influence of his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth, who was expelled from the party for which he should repent and show his maturity. Lucknow: BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday …

What's next for Akash Anand after his sudden fall from Mayawati's grace?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

What's next for Akash Anand after his sudden fall from Mayawati's grace?

India Today  

It is said that once Mayawati makes up her mind, not even Lord Brahma can change it. And this time, her decision seems final -- she believes that Akash Anand has strayed from the party’s path, influenced by his father-in-law and wife. Sources further revealed that Mayawati was led to believe by certain people from Lucknow to Delhi that Akash …

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand day after stripping him of all party posts
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand day after stripping him of all party posts

India Today  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday announced that she has expelled nephew Akash Anand "in the interest and the movement" of the party, a day after removing him from all posts he held. Mayawati had earlier expelled Akash Anand's father-in-law Ashok Siddharth, accusing him of causing division within the party by creating factions that weakened the BSP's organisational strength. …

'Strange decisions': SP mocks Mayawati over Akash Anand's removal; BJP backs her
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Strange decisions': SP mocks Mayawati over Akash Anand's removal; BJP backs her

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati removed nephew Akash Anand from a key post, Samajwadi Party took a dig at the former UP CM on Sunday, asking why she doesn't want to take the new generation forward. Mayawati expelled Akash Anand's father-in-law from BSP Earlier in the day, BSP supremo Mayawati announced that she refused her nephew Akash Anand …

BSP chief Mayawati strips nephew Akash Anand of national coordinator role, days after expelling his father-in-law
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BSP chief Mayawati strips nephew Akash Anand of national coordinator role, days after expelling his father-in-law

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday removed her nephew Akash Anand from all the posts of the party. Apart from Mayawati, the party leader and her brother Anand also attended the meeting, along with several top office bearers like national general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra. But the BSP supremo’s nephew Akash Anand, who lost his party posts in the …

BSP chief Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from all posts again
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BSP chief Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from all posts again

Live Mint  

Bahujan Samajwadi Party chief Mayawati removed nephew Akash Anand from all posts in the party again. A press note shared by Mayawati read, “The BSP national president took very important decisions related to the party organisation in the interest of the party…under which Shri Akash Anand has been removed from all the posts of the party.” The BSP also announced …

Mayawati removes Akash Anand from all posts of BSP, makes big announcement on her successor
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mayawati removes Akash Anand from all posts of BSP, makes big announcement on her successor

India TV News  

Mayawati removes Akash Anand from all posts of BSP, makes big announcement on her successor Earlier during the Lok Sabha elections, Mayawati had refused to make Akash Anand her successor by calling him immature. Recently, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister expelled Akash Anand's father-in-law Ashok Siddharth from the party. "Four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and former MP Mayawati …

'Won't name successor till I'm alive': Mayawati removes nephew Akash from key posts in BSP
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Won't name successor till I'm alive': Mayawati removes nephew Akash from key posts in BSP

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from the national coordinator post on Sunday. As per the BSP insiders, Anand Kumar will likely set up the party’s camp office in Delhi and Ramji Gautam will travel across the country to connect with the party’s supporters. The BSP chief attributed the action against Akash Anand to his …

BSP’s true successor would be one like Kanshi Ram’s disciple: Mayawati
1 month ago

BSP’s true successor would be one like Kanshi Ram’s disciple: Mayawati

Hindustan Times  

Days after expelling Ashok Siddharth, the father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday created suspense over her political successor. “The true successor of the party and its movement would be one like Kanshi Ram’s disciple, who dedicates their life to strengthening the party, enduring every hardship in the process,” she said. In the posts …

Mayawati's soft-launch of another nephew stokes party cadres' imagination
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mayawati's soft-launch of another nephew stokes party cadres' imagination

India Today  

A formal introduction of her 26-year-old nephew in a party meeting two days ago has set the rumour mills whirring that Mayawati may soon introduce Ishan Anand into politics to reinvigorate her flagging party. Akash Anand, Ishan's elder brother, is already the party's national convener and was tasked with key party assignments like Haryana polls earlier and is helming the …

Another Maya nephew on political horizon...Ishan attends BSP meet
2 months ago

Another Maya nephew on political horizon...Ishan attends BSP meet

Hindustan Times  

Fighting to regain lost ground in UP, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati opened the doors for her younger nephew, Ishan Anand, and launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party during a review meeting held at the party state unit office on Thursday. A law graduate from Westminster University in London, Ishan attended the meeting along with his elder brother …

Ahead of Delhi polls, Akash Anand likely to be young face of BSP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of Delhi polls, Akash Anand likely to be young face of BSP

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW After a string of electoral setbacks, the Bahujan Samaj Party is looking at the Delhi assembly elections in February to reclaim its lost political space. BSP functionaries confirmed that Anand has already started gearing up for Delhi polls and mulling over different plans in consultation with party chief Mayawati. Sharing details of BSP’s past performance in Delhi, he stated …

Akash Anand’s clout in BSP re-established
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Akash Anand’s clout in BSP re-established

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party national coordinator Akash Anand is back in the reckoning in the party after he was removed from the key post of party national coordinator as well as her political successor by party chief Mayawati during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Senior BSP leaders Gaya Charan Dinkar and Raj Kumar Gautam confirmed that in the meeting it …

Mayawati declares nephew 'successor' again, revokes earlier decision
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayawati declares nephew 'successor' again, revokes earlier decision

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party president on Sunday declared nephew Akash Anand her successor and made him the party's national coordinator, reversing her own previous decision.In the middle of the Lok Sabha elections on May 7, she had termed Akash Anand immature and relieved him of the party post. After a national level meeting at the BSP state office here on …

Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as her successor over a month after removing him
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as her successor over a month after removing him

Live Mint  

After removing him from the key post in party over a month ago, BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday reinstated her nephew Akash Anand on the post of the party's national coordinator and announced him as her political successor. BSP leader Sarvar Malik on Sunday said Mayawati has announced Akash Anand as her successor, adding that the young leader would be …

BSP Chief Mayawati Reinstates Nephew Akash Anand As Her Successor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BSP Chief Mayawati Reinstates Nephew Akash Anand As Her Successor

News 18  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the party’s national coordinator and announced him as her successor on Sunday. “Mayawati has reinstated Akash Anand to his post and made him the National Coordinator,” BSP leader Sarwar Malik said confirming the development. #WATCH | Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati holds a meeting with party …

Akash Anand – Whose 'exit' is more talked about than his ‘entry’
10 months, 1 week ago

Akash Anand – Whose 'exit' is more talked about than his ‘entry’

Hindustan Times  

It was on April 16, 2019, when a man wearing glasses and dressed in a white shirt and a pair of blue denim jeans slowly walked up the stage set to address the cheering gathering at Kothi Meena Bazar ground in Agra. “Aap log samne wale ki zamanat zabt karaoge ki nahi?”, Anand asked rhetorically, asking supporters to ensure a …

‘Will fight for Bhim Mission till my last breath’: Akash Anand on being sacked from key BSP post
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Will fight for Bhim Mission till my last breath’: Akash Anand on being sacked from key BSP post

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party leader Akash Anand on Thursday broke silence, days after he was removed as the party’s national coordinator. The 28-year-old Mr. Anand vowed to continue fighting for the Bhim Mission till his “last breath” and said he accepts the BSP chief’s Mayawati’s commands, whom he described as a “universal” leader. I will continue to fight for Bhim Mission …

Akash Anand's first reaction after being sacked as Mayawati's heir: 'Will keep fighting for Bhim Mission...'
10 months, 1 week ago

Akash Anand's first reaction after being sacked as Mayawati's heir: 'Will keep fighting for Bhim Mission...'

India TV News  

Two days ago Bahujan Samaj Party chief and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati made headlines by relieving her nephew Akash Anand of his responsibilities as her 'successor' and the national coordinator of the party. Now Anand's first reaction has come on this matter wherein he termed Mayawati as an "idol for the entire Bahujan community." Akash Anand's first …

Why did BSP chief Mayawati remove her nephew Akash Anand as successor? Know details HERE
10 months, 1 week ago

Why did BSP chief Mayawati remove her nephew Akash Anand as successor? Know details HERE

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday announced the removal of her nephew Akash Anand from the position of party's national coordinator and her political successor. The four-time Chief Minister said that Akash Anand's father Anand Kumar will continue to fulfill his responsibilities in the party and BSP will work …

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as political heir, national coordinator
10 months, 1 week ago

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as political heir, national coordinator

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Tuesday removed her nephew Akash Anand as her political heir and party’s National Coordinator, citing he needs to reach “maturity” before assuming these important roles. In the same sequence, along with promoting other people in the party, I declared Shri Akash Anand as the National Coordinator and successor, but in the larger interest of …

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as her successor and BSP national coordinator: ‘Until he attains full maturity’
10 months, 1 week ago

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as her successor and BSP national coordinator: ‘Until he attains full maturity’

Live Mint  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said on Tuesday that her nephew Akash Anand has been removed as the national coordinator of the party and as her successor “in the larger interest of the party”. “I declared Akash Anand as the national coordinator of BSP and my successor, but in the larger interest of the party and …

'I Will Never Fight An Election': Mayawati's Heir Akash Anand | BSP | Lok Sabha Polls
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'I Will Never Fight An Election': Mayawati's Heir Akash Anand | BSP | Lok Sabha Polls

Hindustan Times  

'I Will Never Fight An Election': Mayawati's Heir Akash Anand | BSP | Lok Sabha Polls With the Lok Sabha elections in full swing, the heir to Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati speaks to Hindustan Times' national political editor Sunetra Choudhury about the party's plans and prospects in the ongoing polls. Akash Anand talks about the BJP-INDIA bloc fight, and …

BSP’s Akash Anand kicks off campaign, pitches ‘positive politics’ based on justice for marginalised sections
11 months, 1 week ago

BSP’s Akash Anand kicks off campaign, pitches ‘positive politics’ based on justice for marginalised sections

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party national coordinator Akash Anand on Saturday kicked off his Lok Sabha election campaign from the Nagina parliamentary seat in western Uttar Pradesh. Without naming him, Mr. Anand targeted Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Azad for “misleading Dalit youths” and ruining their careers by involving them in protests that led to cases being registered against them. Mr. Anand …

Akash Anand, ‘political successor’ of Mayawati, reaches out to people
1 year, 2 months ago

Akash Anand, ‘political successor’ of Mayawati, reaches out to people

The Hindu  

Akash Anand, considered the heir apparent to Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati, on January 11 reached out to people asking them to give a missed call on a phone number to get directly connected to him. The initiative holds significance as Ms. Mayawati reportedly declared at a party meeting here last month that her nephew, Mr. Anand, would be her …

Mayawati Designates Nephew Akash Anand as Political Heir in BSP Transition
1 year, 3 months ago

Mayawati Designates Nephew Akash Anand as Political Heir in BSP Transition

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati has officially designated her nephew Akash Anand as her political heir, as announced by Udayveer Singh, the chief of the BSP's district unit in Shahjahanpur. Singh informed reporters that Mayawati declared Akash Anand responsible for strengthening the party organization nationwide, excluding Uttar Pradesh. Akash Anand, aged 28, entered politics ahead of the 2019 Lok …

BSP chief Mayawati declares nephew Akash Anand as successor, says party leader
1 year, 3 months ago

BSP chief Mayawati declares nephew Akash Anand as successor, says party leader

The Hindu  

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati named her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor on Sunday in Lucknow, according to a senior office bearer of the BSP. Growing stature Akash Anand, 28, national coordinator of the party, was at the BSP chief’s side during the 2019 Lok Sabha and 2022 Vidhan Sabha polls. Mr. Anand’s stature is growing within the …

Who is ‘bahubali‘ Anand Mohan Singh, ex-MP and murder case convict freed today
1 year, 10 months ago

Who is ‘bahubali‘ Anand Mohan Singh, ex-MP and murder case convict freed today

Hindustan Times  

Gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh on Thursday walked out of the Saharsa jail amid hue and cry from the opposition and other sections of the society. Bihar People's Party founder Anand Mohan Singh with his wife and former MP Lovely Anand. Who is Anand Mohan Singh, convicted in the murder of a Dalit IAS officer G Krishnaiah, and why is his …

Mayawati nepotism: Appoints brother, nephew to top posts
5 years, 8 months ago

Mayawati nepotism: Appoints brother, nephew to top posts

India TV News  

Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati reintroduced nepotism into the party on Sunday by again appointing her brother Anand Kumar as party vice president and her nephew Akash Anand as national coordinator. Mayawati had appointed Anand Kumar as party vice president in April 2017, but he had stepped down from his post in May 2018 ostensibly because he did not wish …

Meet Akash Anand, Mayawati’s Next-in-Line For the Reins of BSP
6 years, 1 month ago

Meet Akash Anand, Mayawati’s Next-in-Line For the Reins of BSP

The Quint  

In 2017, she had introduced Akash to senior party functionaries. He has been a prominent face in recent meetings Mayawati had with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and her birthday celebrations. It is widely being believed in Uttar Pradesh that in giving prominence to Akash, she is trying to attract Dalit youths ahead of the Lok Sabha …

Mayawati takes on charges of nepotism, says she will make her nephew Akash join BSP 'movement'
6 years, 2 months ago

Mayawati takes on charges of nepotism, says she will make her nephew Akash join BSP 'movement'

Firstpost  

Taking on allegations of nepotism levelled against her, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday announced that she will make her nephew Akash join the BSP. New Delhi: Taking on allegations of nepotism levelled against her, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday announced that she will make her nephew Akash join the BSP “movement” and give him a chance …

Mayawati hits back after allegations of nepotism; will make nephew Akash join BSP 'movement', she says
6 years, 2 months ago

Mayawati hits back after allegations of nepotism; will make nephew Akash join BSP 'movement', she says

India TV News  

Hitting back after allegations of nepotism levelled against her, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday said she would make her nephew Akash join the BSP 'movement' first. Addressing a press briefing in Lucknow, Mayawati said she would give her relative a chance to learn the ropes before getting any role in the party. …

Mayawati appoints brother Anand Kumar as BSP vice-president
7 years, 11 months ago

Mayawati appoints brother Anand Kumar as BSP vice-president

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: On Ambedkar Jayanti, Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati rolled out her succession plan when she announced the appointment of her brother Anand Kumar as the party vice-president. The BSP has always slammed parties that indulge in nepotism and Ms Mayawati has always underlined the fact that her mentor, late Kanshi Ram, abandoned his family to pursue his political goals. …

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