Dec 10, 2023, 02:53PM ISTSource: TOI.in
BSP chief Mayawati has named nephew Akash Anand as her successor. Mayawati made the announcement in a meeting of party leaders from across India. She said that Akash Anand should be treated like any other party worker. Party leaders said Akash Anand has been declared Mayawati’s successor and has been given responsibility of strengthening BSP across India barring Uttar Pradesh. Sources said the declaration was made to avoid confusion over second-in-command in the party.