NEW DELHI — Disowned Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Akash Anand has made an open plea for political reconciliation, issuing a public apology to party chief Mayawati and urging her to grant him a second chance within the organizational fold.
The apology comes weeks after Mayawati ousted her nephew from the post of Chief National Coordinator and revoked his party membership, citing his reliance on former MP and father-in-law Ashok Siddharth.
Key Highlights & Public Statements
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Plea for Reinstatement: Referring to Mayawati as his “political guru” and “inspiration,” Anand pledged to prove his loyalty through action, stating that everything he learned in politics originated under her guidance.
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Endorsement of Ouster: Anand explicitly backed Mayawati’s decision to expel his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, asserting that the party’s broader ideological movement must supersede personal and familial relationships.
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Refusal of Rival Alliances: Dispelling media speculation regarding a potential exit, Anand affirmed he would never join another political organization, characterizing the BSP as his permanent political family.
Internal Leadership Context
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Expulsion Background: Mayawati had previously stripped Anand of his heir-apparent status, publicly citing immature conduct and undue influence exercised by his extended family in party matters.
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Family Realignment: While Mayawati originally ruled out official posts for both Akash and his brother Ishan Anand, she later indicated that Ishan would receive a designated position within the BSP administration.
