Has Mayawati Appointed Her Nephew Akash Anand as BSP’s Chief National Coordinator?

Synopsis
In a bold strategic shift, Mayawati has appointed her nephew Akash Anand as the Chief National Coordinator of the BSP. This decision emphasizes organizational restructuring and aims to enhance the party's effectiveness across India. With dedicated zonal coordinators reporting directly to him, Akash's leadership could signal a new era for the BSP.
Key Takeaways
- Akash Anand appointed as BSP’s Chief National Coordinator.
- The party is restructuring into three zones.
- Each zone will have a National Coordinator reporting to Akash Anand.
- Mayawati aims to strengthen the party’s ideological base.
- Criticism of Anand’s return has been addressed.
New Delhi, May 18 (NationPress) In a notable development, the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) national leader Mayawati has named her nephew Akash Anand as the party’s Chief National Coordinator this Sunday.
This choice came during a crucial party meeting, indicating a renewed emphasis on organizational restructuring.
As part of this overhaul, Mayawati has mandated the establishment of teams by segmenting the nation into three zones, each overseen by a National Coordinator. These zonal coordinators will directly report to Akash Anand, who has been given the comprehensive task of optimizing party activities and coordination nationwide.
The BSP supremo expressed hope that this time, Akash Anand, her nephew, would fortify the party's ideological base by implementing all necessary measures for the party and the movement.
Commenting on this development, senior BSP leader Vijay Pratap stated, “The entire nation has been segmented into three sectors, with three National Coordinators assigned for each. Akash Anand has been appointed as the Chief National Coordinator with overall responsibility. Our workers across the country are elated, their spirits are high, and under Akash Anand Ji's leadership, the organization will undoubtedly grow stronger.”
This strategic move follows Mayawati's recent reinstatement of Akash Anand into the party’s core functions.
On April 29, she had urged party members to back and uplift Akash, who had previously lost key roles.
In a comprehensive post on the social media platform X, Mayawati elaborated on the party's internal dynamics and justified her decision.
She noted, “Some BSP members, due to ignorance, over-enthusiasm, carelessness, or being misled by opposition conspiracies, are occasionally removed from responsibilities, and in severe cases, expelled. After reflection and apology, they are reinstated for the sake of the party and the movement. This has been standard practice since the party’s inception.”
Addressing the backlash regarding Akash’s return, she added, “Certain self-serving and opportunistic elements within the Bahujan Samaj, who have created their own parties to fragment the BSP vote, have been disseminating misleading propaganda in the media about his comeback.”