Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP national convenor after brief ouster

Mayawati, the founder and president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), announced on Thursday that she has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the party's national convenor. The decision comes after Anand was removed from the post only a few weeks ago.
The brief ouster of Anand had sparked speculation about internal power struggles within the BSP, but the party did not release detailed reasons for his removal. By restoring him, Mayawati appears to be consolidating her control over the party's organisational hierarchy ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
Political analysts note that the move signals a reaffirmation of the leader's trusted inner circle and may help the BSP present a united front as it prepares for state and national elections later this year.
Party cadres in various regions have been instructed to align with the reinstated convenor, and no official comment has been made by opposition parties regarding the internal reshuffle.
The BSP has not disclosed any further changes to its leadership structure at this time.