- India,
- 18-May-2025 03:36 PM IST
Akash Anand: A new script of leadership and trust is being written once again in the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). BSP supremo Mayawati has once again expressed confidence in her nephew Akash Anand and appointed him as the party's chief national coordinator. This decision came during an important national meeting held on Sunday at the BSP's central office, Lodhi Road, Delhi, in which officials from all over the country were present.Akash Anand got a big responsibility after his returnThis return of Akash Anand indicates that he will once again play an active role in the BSP organization. On March 3, Akash was expelled from the party, the reason for which was said to be his behavior and some internal influences. But on April 13, Mayawati re-inducted him into the party. However, this return was with conditions—Mayawati had made it clear that Akash will now have to work with more responsibility, sensibly and will not be influenced by anyone.Indication of BSP's new strategy?Akash Anand's active participation again and the new responsibility given to him is an indication that BSP is now once again adopting a strategy to energize the organization by bringing forward young leadership. Akash has also been the national coordinator of the party in the past and Mayawati has declared him as her successor. In such a situation, this reappointment is not being seen as just an emotional or family decision, but as a strategic initiative.Strict discipline and second chance in the organizationMayawati had made it clear that the welfare of the party and the movement is paramount. At the time of expelling Akash, she had made discipline the basis. But Akash admitting his mistakes and apologizing shows that there is scope for improvement and introspection in the party. This development also gives a glimpse of BSP's internal democracy and leadership style.Is Mayawati preparing the next leadership?Aakash's presence in today's meeting and his new appointment have again intensified the speculation that Mayawati is gradually moving towards handing over the command of the party to her nephew. In recent years, the party has been feeling the need for strong leadership and new direction. In the form of Akash Anand, the party can get a face that can connect with the youth and give new energy to the social engineering of BSP.