Mayawati "Frees" Nephew Akash Anand from BSP; Father-in-Law Quits Politics!

In a significant political development, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati announced on Thursday, September 10, 2026, that her nephew, Akash Anand, has been "completely freed" from the party. This decision comes shortly after Mr. Anand's father-in-law, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth, declared his retirement from politics.

This latest move follows a previous demotion where Mr.

Anand was removed as the party's national coordinator during a national-level meeting in Lucknow on September 3, 2026. At that time, Ms.

Mayawati had stated that her nephew lacked sufficient political maturity and would not be assigned major organizational responsibilities for the foreseeable future.

Mayawati elaborated on her reasoning, questioning whether Akash Anand, whose personal and family interests she believed overshadowed his political career and the party's objectives, could effectively serve the BSP while being "double-minded." She specifically cited his failure to repost one of her earlier X (formerly Twitter) posts as an indication of his stronger attachment to family ties over the party and its foundational movement.

Therefore, the people in the party feel that just as he was relieved of all the important responsibilities of the post of national coordinator on September 3, 2026, he should now also be completely freed from the party from today. Therefore, if Akash Anand wants to remain independent in the party, he is free to do so; that is, he has now been completely freed from the party,

Mayawati stated in a fresh post, clarifying the finality of the decision.

Regarding Ashok Siddharth's departure from politics, Mayawati described it as a "correct step, though taken very late." She further revealed that the party had sought his retirement in the broader interests of the Bahujan Samaj Party, its ongoing movement, and even Mr. Anand himself. This suggests a calculated move with intertwined political and familial implications within the BSP leadership.

This event marks a crucial moment for the party, as it navigates internal dynamics ahead of future elections.

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