Inside BSP succession battle: Akash sidelined again as brother Ishan rises
Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati sidelined her nephew Akash Anand, removing him from party responsibilities amid concerns over his statements. This move is seen as a strategy to consolidate her authority and groom his younger brother Ishan as a potential successor ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, raising questions about the party's future leadership.