Mayawati announced on X that she had once again appointed her nephew Akash Anand as national convenor of the Bahujan Samaj Party, reversing a decision made less than a month earlier.
On September 3, the same woman removed Anand from the post, citing a lack of "maturity" and the need to safeguard the party's interests. A week later, on September 10, she expelled him entirely, accusing him of prioritising family over party duties.
In her latest post, Mayawati said the decision to bring Anand back came after "considerable thought" and that it was in the party's best interest. She added that Anand had been granted a second chance to contribute.
Anand himself has already issued apologies on social media, demanding another opportunity to serve under Mayawati’s leadership. His appeal drew in his father‑in‑law, former BSP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth, who had recently retired at Mayawati’s behest.
The party’s leadership saga underscores a broader struggle for continuity and control, as Mayawati balances familial ties with political pragmatism. Ahead of the national council meeting next week, the BSP will debate how to stabilize its ranks amid ongoing internal shifts.