BSP is my family: Mayawati's nephew Akash Anand seeks another chance after expulsion

BSP leader Akash Anand. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu

A month after being expelled from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Akash Anand on Friday (October 2, 2026) dismissed rumours that he would join another outfit and appealed to his aunt Mayawati for "an opportunity" to serve the party again.

In a post on X in Hindi, Akash Anand referred to Ms. Mayawati as 'buaa maa' and described her as his political guru and inspiration.

This was Mr. Anand’s first public reaction after Ms. Mayawati removed him as the BSP’s national coordinator and then relieved him from the party on September 10, 2026. His remarks came after several senior leaders indicated that Anand could join their parties if he wanted to.

Nishad Party chief and Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad publicly offered Mr. Anand a place in his party. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also indicated that the party's doors were open to him. Union Minister and RPI chief Ramdas Athawale also invited Anand to join his outfit.