NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday pardoned her nephew Akash Anand and re-inducted him into the party after he publicly apologised for being "under the continued influence of his father-in-law, which was deemed to be more important than the party's interest."
In a social media post on X, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said that the decision has been taken "to give him one more chance" to her nephew.
"In light of Shri Akash Anand's four public posts on X today — in which he acknowledged his mistakes, expressed full respect for senior leaders, and pledged not to be influenced by his father-in-law in the future while dedicating his life to the BSP and its movement — the decision has been taken to give him one more chance," Mayawati said.
"As for me, I am in good health, and as long as I remain fully healthy, I will continue to work with complete dedication and sincerity for the party and the movement, just like the respected Kanshi Ram ji. Therefore, the question of naming a successor does not arise at all. I stand firm on this decision and will continue to do so," she added.
Mayawati also claimed that the Akash had been consistently reaching out to people and seeking forgiveness following his expulsion in March.
"Following his expulsion from the party, Akash had been consistently reaching out to people, seeking forgiveness for all his mistakes and assuring that he would not repeat them. Today, he has publicly acknowledged his mistakes and taken a pledge not to be influenced by his father-in-law going forward," Mayawati said.
"However, the mistakes of Akash’s father-in-law, Shri Ashok Siddharth, are unpardonable. His involvement in factionalism and other extremely anti-party activities, as well as his role in derailing Akash’s political career, leaves no room for forgiveness or any possibility of being taken back into the party," she added.
Mayawati accepted Akash's apology just hours after he pleaded before party supremo and his aunt Mayawati to take him back into the party.
In a social media post on X, Akash said that Mayawati is his only political guru and claimed that he would not let his relations, especially his in-laws, become an obstacle.
"I consider the national president of BSP, four-time chief minister of UP and many-time Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respected Behen ji Ms. Mayawati, as my only political guru and ideal. Today, I take this pledge that for the benefit of the Bahujan Samaj Party, I will not let my relations, and especially my in-laws, become an obstacle," Akash said.
"Not only this, I also apologize for my tweet made a few days ago, due to which respected sister has expelled me from the party. From now on, I will ensure that I do not take any advice from any relative or advisor regarding any of my political decisions. I appeal to respected sister ji to forgive all my mistakes and give me a chance to work in the party again — for this, I will always be grateful to her. Also, I will not make any such mistake in the future that hurts the self-respect and self-esteem of the party and respected Behen ji," he added.
Earlier in March, Mayawati had sacked her nephew and appointed his father, Anand Kumar, and Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam as national coordinators in his place. She also stated that she would not name a successor in her lifetime.
"In the BSP's All-India meeting yesterday, Shri Akash Anand was relieved of all responsibilities, including that of National Coordinator, due to his continued influence by his father-in-law, Shri Ashok Siddharth, which was deemed to be more important than the party's interest," Mayawati had said.
"He was expected to show repentance and maturity. However, contrary to this, the lengthy and elaborate response given by Shri Akash reflects not his repentance and political maturity, but rather the selfish, arrogant, and non-missionary influence of his father-in-law — which I have continuously advised party members to avoid and have also penalized," Mayawati had said.
Earlier, on May 7 last year, Mayawati had sacked Akash for "lack of maturity." He was later reinstated in the two roles on June 26.
In a social media post on X, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said that the decision has been taken "to give him one more chance" to her nephew.
"In light of Shri Akash Anand's four public posts on X today — in which he acknowledged his mistakes, expressed full respect for senior leaders, and pledged not to be influenced by his father-in-law in the future while dedicating his life to the BSP and its movement — the decision has been taken to give him one more chance," Mayawati said.
1. श्री आकाश आनन्द द्वारा एक्स पर आज अपने चार पोस्ट में सार्वजनिक तौर पर अपनी गलतियों को मानने व सीनियर लोगों को पूरा आदर-सम्मान देने के साथ ही अपने ससुर की बातों में आगे नहीं आकर बीएसपी पार्टी व मूवमेन्ट के लिए जीवन समर्पित करने के मद्देनजर इन्हें एक और मौका दिए जाने का निर्णय।
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) April 13, 2025
"As for me, I am in good health, and as long as I remain fully healthy, I will continue to work with complete dedication and sincerity for the party and the movement, just like the respected Kanshi Ram ji. Therefore, the question of naming a successor does not arise at all. I stand firm on this decision and will continue to do so," she added.
Mayawati also claimed that the Akash had been consistently reaching out to people and seeking forgiveness following his expulsion in March.
"Following his expulsion from the party, Akash had been consistently reaching out to people, seeking forgiveness for all his mistakes and assuring that he would not repeat them. Today, he has publicly acknowledged his mistakes and taken a pledge not to be influenced by his father-in-law going forward," Mayawati said.
3. वैसे पार्टी से निष्कासन के बाद आकाश अपनी तमाम गलतियों के लिए माफी माँगने व आगे ऐसी गलती नहीं करने को लेकर वह लोगों से लगातार सम्पर्क करता रहा है और आज उसने सार्वजनिक तौर पर अपनी गलतियों को मानते हुए अपने ससुर की बातों में अब आगे नहीं आने का संकल्प व्यक्त किया है। (3/4)
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) April 13, 2025
"However, the mistakes of Akash’s father-in-law, Shri Ashok Siddharth, are unpardonable. His involvement in factionalism and other extremely anti-party activities, as well as his role in derailing Akash’s political career, leaves no room for forgiveness or any possibility of being taken back into the party," she added.
Mayawati accepted Akash's apology just hours after he pleaded before party supremo and his aunt Mayawati to take him back into the party.
In a social media post on X, Akash said that Mayawati is his only political guru and claimed that he would not let his relations, especially his in-laws, become an obstacle.
"I consider the national president of BSP, four-time chief minister of UP and many-time Member of Parliament of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respected Behen ji Ms. Mayawati, as my only political guru and ideal. Today, I take this pledge that for the benefit of the Bahujan Samaj Party, I will not let my relations, and especially my in-laws, become an obstacle," Akash said.
1. बी.एस.पी की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष, यू.पी. की चार बार रही मुख्यमंत्री एवं लोकसभा व राज्यसभा की भी कई बार रही सांसद आदरणीया बहन कु. मायावती जी को मैं अपना दिल से एकमात्र राजनीतिक गुरू व आदर्श मानता हूं। आज मैं यह प्रण लेता हूं कि बहुजन समाज पार्टी के हित के लिए मैं अपने रिश्ते-नातों…
— Akash Anand (@AnandAkash_BSP) April 13, 2025
"Not only this, I also apologize for my tweet made a few days ago, due to which respected sister has expelled me from the party. From now on, I will ensure that I do not take any advice from any relative or advisor regarding any of my political decisions. I appeal to respected sister ji to forgive all my mistakes and give me a chance to work in the party again — for this, I will always be grateful to her. Also, I will not make any such mistake in the future that hurts the self-respect and self-esteem of the party and respected Behen ji," he added.
2. यही नहीं बल्कि कुछ दिनों पहले किए गए अपने ट्ववीट के लिए भी माफी मांगता हूं जिसकी वजह से आदरणीया बहन जी ने मुझे पार्टी से निकाल दिया है। और आगे से इस बात को सुनिश्चित करूंगा कि मैं अपने किसी भी राजनीतिक फैसले के लिए किसी भी नाते रिश्तेदार और सलाहकार की कोई सलाह मशविरा नहीं…
— Akash Anand (@AnandAkash_BSP) April 13, 2025
Earlier in March, Mayawati had sacked her nephew and appointed his father, Anand Kumar, and Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Gautam as national coordinators in his place. She also stated that she would not name a successor in her lifetime.
"In the BSP's All-India meeting yesterday, Shri Akash Anand was relieved of all responsibilities, including that of National Coordinator, due to his continued influence by his father-in-law, Shri Ashok Siddharth, which was deemed to be more important than the party's interest," Mayawati had said.
"He was expected to show repentance and maturity. However, contrary to this, the lengthy and elaborate response given by Shri Akash reflects not his repentance and political maturity, but rather the selfish, arrogant, and non-missionary influence of his father-in-law — which I have continuously advised party members to avoid and have also penalized," Mayawati had said.
Earlier, on May 7 last year, Mayawati had sacked Akash for "lack of maturity." He was later reinstated in the two roles on June 26.
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