New Delhi: BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has taken a major decision by expelling her nephew, Akash Anand, from the party. Following this move, speculation regarding Akash Anand’s political future has intensified, with some political analysts suggesting the possibility of him joining another party. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav made a statement regarding Akash Anand that has become a topic of discussion.
During this interaction, Yadav took aim at other political parties. He remarked that the term “uncle” could refer to various relationships such as chacha (paternal uncle), tau (father’s elder brother), mausa (mother’s sister’s husband), or phupha (father’s sister’s husband) yet no one asked about the phupha; the focus remained solely on the phupha. He also made significant comments regarding Akash Anand.
If you bring Akash Anand, we will take him in – Akhilesh
During a press conference, when asked if his party would induct Akash Anand, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav gave a surprising response. Initially, he stated that this was a decision for the other party, and members of other parties could not comment on it.
He went on to say, If you bring Akash Anand, we will take him in. If they wish to bring him, we will accept him.” Yadav further remarked that such language could be expected from a “saint,” adding, “If you want to see the language of a saint, just look at ANI.” He also launched a scathing attack on the BJP.
Mayawati has expelled Akash
Former UP CM and BSP chief Mayawati has expelled her nephew, Akash Anand, from the party. She stated that Akash Anand has now been completely relieved of his duties within the BSP. This decision follows internal disputes within the party ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Mayawati shared this information via a post on the social media platform X.
Mayawati shares information via a post
Mayawati announced the strict action taken against Akash Anand through a post on the social media platform X. She raised questions regarding Akash’s political outlook and loyalty. The former Chief Minister stated that he has been more concerned with personal relationships and family attachments than with the true interests of the party and the Bahujan movement.
She described Akash as someone who works with a “divided mind. The name of Akash Anand’s father-in-law, former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth, has also surfaced in this entire controversy. Considering Akash’s political future, Mayawati had asked Ashok Siddharth to retire from politics. Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement on Thursday morning, but Mayawati termed it a belated move.
