Has Mayawati kept their promises?
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Mayawati demands regularisation of NRHM workers in 1 lakh permanent jobs plan
On Wednesday (October 14, 2026), Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government regularise contractual employees. She urged including them in a plan for one lakh permanent jobs within six months. Specifically, she called for regularising National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) workers who have been on a dharna near Shri Kanshi Ram Ji Eco Garden in Lucknow.
Congress demands 150-200 seats as tensions rise over INDIA alliance seat-sharing
Congress appointed Aradhana Misra Mona as president and Imran Masood as working president to balance Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's PDA arrangement. In the 2022 assembly election, BJP won 255 of 403 seats, while Congress won two. For 2027, Congress demands 150-200 seats, but tensions remain over seat-sharing and competition for political space within the INDIA alliance.
Mayawati reappoints Aakash Anand as national convenor, reversing his previous expulsion
Mayawati, chief of Bahujan Samaj Party, clarified today that her nephew Aakash Anand was never expelled from the party. She reappointed him as national convenor yesterday, reversing a September 10 decision to set him free for placing family interests first. She also noted Ashok Siddharth was expelled and reinstated after attempting to tarnish Aakash Anand's image during their relationship.
Mayawati reappoints nephew Akash Anand as BSP national convenor after his previous ousting
On Monday (October 5, 2026), Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), announced the reappointment of her nephew Akash Anand as national convenor. Previously ousted on September 10 and removed from the post on September 3 for prioritizing personal interests, Anand returned with consent from his father Anand Kumar and brother Ishan Anand. This decision follows the retirement of Ashok Siddharth.
Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as BSP national convenor after his September expulsion
Mayawati, chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), reappointed her nephew Akash Anand as national convenor on Monday. This reverses his September 10 expulsion and September 3 removal for lacking maturity. After Akash Anand apologized online and his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth retired from politics, Mayawati stated the move follows "considerable thought" to ensure the party functions without repeated leadership changes.
Patel claims Rahul Gandhi refused Raebareli until reassured by Akhilesh Yadav
Shiv Pal Singh Patel, a Samajwadi Party MP from Pratapgarh, claimed on Saturday that the Congress won six seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections only through their alliance. He stated Rahul Gandhi initially refused to contest Raebareli until reassured by Akhilesh Yadav. While the Samajwadi Party won 37 seats and BJP won 33, Anshu Awasthi told PTI that Patel should know his limits.
Mayawati slams SP for dynastic politics, favoring wealthy industrialists over social justice claims
On October 2, 2026, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of practicing dynastic politics and favoring wealthy industrialists. She alleged that nominating Ramgopal Yadav, a relative of the SP chief, and businessman Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani for Rajya Sabha elections contradicts their social justice claims. Mayawati warned backward classes, Dalits, tribals, and minorities to avoid being misled by SP rhetoric.
Akash Anand rejects offers from Akhilesh Yadav and others to rejoin Mayawati's BSP
On October 2, 2026, Akash Anand dismissed rumors of joining other parties after being expelled from the Bahujan Samaj Party on September 10, 2026. Despite offers from Sanjay Nishad, Akhilesh Yadav, and Ramdas Athawale, Anand appealed to his aunt Mayawati for a chance to serve again. He supported her expulsion of his father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for alleged anti-party activities.
Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand for allegedly acting under father-in-law Ashok Siddharth
Mayawati, chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), expelled her nephew Akash Anand last month for allegedly acting under his father-in-law, former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth. Despite Mayawati previously stating neither Akash nor Ishan Anand would hold positions, she later announced Ishan would receive a "respectable role." Akash recently posted an apology on X seeking to rejoin the party.
Blue Battle Heats Up: Akhilesh Yadav vs Mayawati Over Party Colors
In a political dispute over color symbolism, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party adopted blue for his party's student wing, while Mayawati of the Bahujan Samaj Party objected, claiming blue as her party’s color. This move reflects broader ideological battles and voter mobilization strategies ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections in early 2024.
Mayawati Accuses Nephew Akash Anand of Spreading Health Rumors
On September 13, Mayawati, president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), accused her nephew Akash Anand of spreading false rumors about her health during a press conference in Lucknow. This came days after she expelled him from the party on September 3 for allegedly taking directions from his father-in-law, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth. Mayawati urged workers to mobilize for upcoming elections and focus on past achievements of BSP governments.
Mayawati Bars Nephews, Picks Niece in BSP Power Shuffle
On Saturday, Mayawati, leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), barred her nephews Akash Anand and Ishan Anand from party positions, citing lack of maturity. She instead opened opportunities for niece Deepika Anand, a law student, while ruling out readmission for expelled leaders. This decision follows weeks of internal strife over succession plans at the BSP national office in Lucknow.
