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Mayawati Expels Father-in-Law of Nephew Akash Anand from BSP
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has expelled senior leader Ashok Siddharth, who is the father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand, from the party. Siddharth had previously been removed from responsibilities in Delhi, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal. The expulsion comes as part of a larger organizational reshuffle within the BSP, with other leaders like Randhir Singh Beniwal also being expelled for indiscipline. Mayawati stated that Akash Anand has no role in deciding BSP candidates.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 11 · Right 3 n = 14
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Patrika, Prabhat Khabar, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The Print, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi