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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the party, citing his prioritisation of personal ties over political responsibilities. The announcement followed the retirement of his father-in-law and former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth, who was earlier expelled for alleged anti-party activities.

It has been a political rollercoaster for Akash, who was first named as her successor by Mayawati in December 2023

Singh said Mayawati announced the decision during a meeting in the district that was attended by party leaders from across the country.

Akash Anand is credited with BSP's online media influence; he was present during Tejashwi and Mayawati's 2019 alliance meeting.