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Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as national convener in BSP
On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him “completely free” from BSP
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On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him “completely free” from BSP
In two years, she has twice expelled and reinstated him, highlighting her control over the BSP and uncertainty over its succession
Akash Anand was once presented as his aunt's political successor.
BSP chief Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as national coordinator, just days after he apologised and pledged loyalty. It is his third comeback after expulsion. The rift began when Anand didn't repost her appeal asking his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth to retire from politics.…
BSP national president Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the national coordinator of the party. His reappointment follows an apology to her regarding his previous actions and a willingness to serve again. Anand had previously faced removal from the BSP due to perceived loyalty…