BSP chief Mayawati announced on September 5, 2026, that her nephew Akash Anand will no longer hold key party positions, citing a lack of political maturity.
Anand, previously seen as the party's heir apparent, will now function as a regular party worker, marking a significant shift in the BSP's leadership structure.
This decision follows internal assessments of Anand's performance during recent election campaigns, signaling a potential change in the party's strategy for upcoming state polls.