Akash Anand ‘spreading false rumours about my health’, says Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati accused her nephew Akash Anand of circulating false rumors about her health during a press conference in Lucknow. She reiterated his removal from the party’s national coordinator role and warned that expelled members were spreading misinformation.
- ✓BSP chief Mayawati accused her nephew Akash Anand of circulating false rumors about her health during a press conference in Lucknow.
- ✓The BSP announced that Anand was removed as national coordinator on September 3, following his earlier expulsion from the party.
- ✓She reiterated his removal from the party’s national coordinator role and warned that expelled members were spreading misinformation.
Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), publicly alleged that her nephew Akash Anand had tried to spread unfounded rumors about her health. Speaking at a press briefing in Lucknow, the four‑time Uttar Pradesh chief minister said Anand called her personal secretary, Alok Kumar, to inquire about her wellbeing and then asked that the information not be relayed to her.
The BSP announced that Anand was removed as national coordinator on September 3, following his earlier expulsion from the party. The move came shortly after his father‑in‑law, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth, announced his retirement from active politics. Mayawati noted that the call was received by the office‑in‑charge, who assured Anand that she was fine and occupied with party work before the call was ended.
Akash Anand, the son of Mayawati’s brother Anand Kumar, had previously been positioned as a potential successor and held several key responsibilities within the BSP. However, he has been dismissed from leadership roles multiple times since 2024, with the party now urging workers to focus on upcoming elections and the legacy of founder Kanshi Ram. The dispute underscores internal tensions as the BSP seeks to consolidate support ahead of the Uttar Pradesh polls.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | UP State |
| Publication Date | 13 September 2026 |