Akash anand bsp national coordinator: In the politics of the country, while the aging faces are still holding the command of power, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, taking a shocking step, is in the hand of her party’s nephew Akash Anand and has made her the national coordinator of the party. A modern -minded youth, social media -based face, which has now been made the national coordinator of BSP.
This name may be new to the general voter right now, but this name is now gradually emerging in the politics of Uttar Pradesh and this strategy of Mayawati not only indicates the rejuvenation of BSP, but also shows that the party is now preparing the next generation. The question is, who is Akash Anand? Is his political base weighty or is it just the result of family heritage? Let’s take a look at her education, thinking, experience and political role so far to understand why Mayawati has accepted her the future of BSP.
Who is Akash Anand?
Akash Anand is the son of Mayawati’s younger brother Anand Kumar. That is, the nephew of Mayawati directly. For a long time, the ‘single leadership’ ie only Mayawati’s face was visible in the BSP, but now the way Akash Anand is being brought forward, it is clear that the script of change has been written in the party leadership. Delhi -born Akash’s education has also been completely focused in the capital. Initial studies were done from renowned schools in Delhi, and then they graduated from Delhi University. He then did his MBA from a prestigious university in London and from here he started getting ‘corporate finish’ in his professional personality. They speak well, respond in a strict style and understand digital media and social networking platforms deeply. His social media posts, graphics and statements show a special type of professional skill which is completely different from the traditional BSP style. This is the reason that the use of Akash Anand in Mayawati’s strict disciplinary organization is considered to be an adventure experiment.
How did he enter politics?
Akash Anand was away from politics till 2017. But when the BSP was shocked in Uttar Pradesh and the party started struggling with electoral defeats, then Mayawati herself decided to bring out the trusted faces of the family. Akash Anand was seen on public forums for the first time around 2018-19. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he was seen actively campaigning in the BSP-SP alliance. His speeches had a new kind of energy, and the attempt to join the youth was clearly visible. He held public meetings in Dalit dominated areas like Jalaun, Agra, Aligarh, Mathura and sought votes for the party. His language was straight, focused on issues and caste-based identity as well as economic justice, that is, he was seen moving beyond “Identity Politics” and moving towards “Aspirational Politics”.
Political understanding and role so far
The greatest strength of the sky is his political language modern appeal. They talk with new contexts, not in the old style on Dalit issues. For example, they do not limit the ideology of Babasaheb Ambedkar to “social justice”, but also associate it with issues such as education, technology, startups, and invoice. Within the party, he has strengthened the ‘Digital Wing’, BSP’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have been professionalized. Youth workers were trained and digital portals and campaigns were started under the name ‘Bahujan Voice’. His arrival in politics was like ‘breaking tradition’ because BSP was never a supporter of familyism. Mayawati always said that BSP is a disciplined, ideology -based movement and not the politics of dynasty. But now the way he has carried forward Akash, he tells that the strategy is also changing over time.
Are the sky ready for such a huge responsibility?
This question stands in front of the entire political analyzers, not only BSP. The way Mayawati suddenly made her a national coordinator and then indicated to be the face of the party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she somewhere shows that BSP is now moving towards restructuring. However, in 2024, he was not fully given command – rather many public meetings were canceled, and Mayawati herself took the front. But now in May 2025, by bringing her in a big role again, Mayawati has clarified that the future of the party is in her hands.
There can be two major reasons for this:
1. BSP needs a young face who can communicate with youth, educated class and digital public-Akash fits in this role.
2. Mayawati had to find the successor now, because the leadership crisis within the party could have emerged – and a safe, reliable option as the sky was present.
Is this face enough for Dalit politics?
This is the most complicated question. Mayawati herself is a very strong Dalit women leader who has come out of the struggle. While the background of Akash has been relatively convenient. They are not shocked in the political movement but it is also true that in a modern era, Dalit politics also needs a new twist. The challenge of the Akash will be that they can give a lifeline to a party who can now only go beyond caste politics and claim on issues like employment, education, health, digital India.
What are the changes in BSP?
According to reports so far, Akash Anand has brought many changes in the working style of the party. They regularly hold virtual meetings, promoting youth leadership and small workers are making direct communication in conferences. He has also proposed a vision document like “BSP 2.0”, in which organization, ideology and strategy are a change at all three levels. Mayawati is now going to the role of ‘guide’. Although he has not announced any retirement in public yet, the way the sky is being carried forward indicates this.
Final question: Will the sky be able to save BSP?
The situation in which BSP is in today is a matter of serious thinking for any party. There has been a direct fight between BJP and SP in Uttar Pradesh, while BSP is falling in the third front. In such a situation, the role of Akash Anand will not just have to revive the party, but to revive the party. If they maintain the foundation of social justice, they are able to carry out contemporary issues and pursue Mayawati’s political legacy with sensitivity, then it is possible that BSP may regain its lost land. Otherwise, Akash Anand will just be recorded on the margins of history by becoming another political heir. In the current situation, it is too early to say whether they will be successful or not – but one thing is certain: Akash Anand has become an important character in this new chapter of Bahujan politics. And now the eyes of the country are on their next step.
