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'Agar aap le aayenge...': Akhilesh on Akash Anand's possible entry into SP

Akhilesh Yadav hinted at welcoming Akash Anand into the Samajwadi Party. Mayawati declared her nephew completely freed from her Bahujan Samaj Party. Anand was previously removed from organizational responsibilities in September. His recent public remarks targeted Yadav and Rahul Gandhi. This development follows Mayawati's concerns about Anand's divided loyalties.

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Mayawati 'frees' nephew Akash Anand from BSP after father-in-law quits politics

BSP chief Mayawati announced Akash Anand is completely freed from the party. This decision follows his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth's retirement from politics. Mayawati cited Anand's perceived greater attachment to family interests over party concerns. She stated Siddharth's retirement was sought for the party's larger interests. The party aims to return…

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UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment

An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social…

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BSP to contest all elections independently: Party chief Mayawati ahead of 2027 UP polls

Bahujan Samaj Party will contest all upcoming elections independently, prioritizing political power for exploited sections. Mayawati stated her nephew Akash Anand needs more maturity for major party responsibilities. Preparations are underway for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, which will see a major contest. Former AIMIM leader Asim Waqar joined…

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Mayawati welcomes UP jobs plan, seeks action on reserved posts and 69,000 teacher recruitment

LBSP chief Mayawati welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youth in the next six months, but questioned whether the move was driven by electoral considerations. She urged the government to ensure transparent recruitment without paper leaks or corruption and sought action on the…

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BSP to contest Punjab assembly polls alone, no alliance with any party: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reviewed party organisation and mass base expansion efforts in Punjab. She emphasised fielding honest candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BSP will contest the Punjab elections independently, without any electoral alliances or compromises. This strategy aims to boost party morale…

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Mayawati opposes demand for reservation on economic basis, says it undermines constitutional safeguards

Expressing her firm stance, Mayawati, the BSP chief, has rejected the idea of substituting caste-based reservations with economic ones, arguing that it would harm the broader national interest. She pointed to constitutional protections for historically marginalized groups and condemned Congress leaders for neglecting conversations with anti-reservation demonstrators. Mayawati called for…

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Debate over Vande Mataram 'not right', focus on public issues: Mayawati to Centre, states

BSP leader Mayawati stated the Vande Mataram singing debate is not right. She urged governments to focus on public interest and youth unemployment concerns. This political debate erupted between the BJP and Congress parties. Both parties invoked nationalism and history to justify their stances. Important national issues require immediate attention…

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BSP expels former UP minister Anant Kumar Mishra for 'anti-party' activities

Former Uttar Pradesh health minister Anant Kumar Mishra was expelled from the Bahujan Samaj Party. BSP chief Mayawati announced the expulsion due to alleged anti-party activities. Mishra had previously served as health minister in Mayawati's government. Party workers are urged to remain alert amid heated electoral atmosphere. They must work…

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Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS

BSP supremo Mayawati opposed the 'creamy layer' concept for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations. She argued affirmative action is linked to social transformation and economic emancipation for these communities. Mayawati criticized the RSS for allegedly politicizing the sensitive reservation issue. She stated caste discrimination impacts lives beyond mere economic…

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Oppn parties worried over BSP fielding Brahmin candidates for UP polls: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati asserts that opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, are showing anxiety over her party's strategy of fielding Brahmin candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. She believes this move, aimed at securing upper-caste support, could lead to a BSP majority government, reminiscent of 2007. Mayawati emphasized…

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UP cabinet expansion must benefit poor, give sense of security to all sections: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati urged the Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion to benefit the poor, labourers, farmers, youth, and women. She cautioned that otherwise, it might be perceived as a mere political adjustment. Mayawati also highlighted the need for security and justice for all communities, especially weaker sections.

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Hostel for SC/ST girls in Ghaziabad now ‘houses only snakes, not students’

While the Union government champions slogans like the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, the ground reality is that a UP government hostel built for scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) girls in Nandgram, Ghaziabad, never properly materialised beyond the paperwork.

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What's The Real Reason Behind Akash Anand’s Sudden Security Withdrawal? Read Exclusive Insights

From Successor to Outcast? Akash Anand Loses Security Amid BSP’s Power Struggle. Read more on Dynamite News

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Big News from UP: Centre withdraws security cover of BSP Leader Akash Anand Across Pan-India

The Union Home Ministry has decided to withdraw Y+ CRPF protection for BSP Supremo, Mayawati's nephew Akash Anand. You are reading this exclusive report only on Dynamite News.

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 360: ‘Love jihad’ crusaders in MP, police ‘action’ in Sambhal

This week, host Basant Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Prateek Goyal and Avdhesh Kumar.

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Hafta 527: Return of Aurangzeb, Mayawati’s ‘mistakes’ and the future of BSP

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Anand Vardhan are joined by Dr Sumeet Mhaskar, professor of sociology at Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, and Ajoy Bose, veteran journalist and author of Behenji: The Rise and Fall of Mayawati.

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Ashok Sidharth: Was he behind Akash Anand's expulsion, know all about him

According to Mayawati, Akash's behavior was mostly driven by selfishness, arrogance, and a non-missionary approach, largely influenced by his father-in-law. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh Politics: Know all about Akash Anand

In December, 2023 Mayawati had publicly declared Akash Anand as her political successor. Subsequently, in May, 2024, Mayawati removed him as her 'political successor'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mayawati expels Akash Anand from BSP

Breaking news coming in from Lucknow where Mayawati has expelled Akash Anand from the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BSP Chief Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from all posts of party

The BSP also announced the appointment of Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam as the National Coordinators of the party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Anti-Dalit mentality": Rahul Gandhi targets centre over NCSC two key posts lying vacant for over a year

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre for its inaction, accusing them of harboring an "anti-Dalit mentality" over the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) two key posts lying vacant for over a year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Udit Raj files complaint after receiving death threats

In the complaint, Udit Raj alleged that the callers have been threatening him if speaks against BSP leader Mayawati. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BSP puts up posters in Raebareli against Rahul Gandhi over remark against Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party supporters put up posters in Raebareli protesting against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's statement on BSP Chief Mayawati. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Arvind Kejriwal announces Dr Ambedkar scholarship for Dalit students

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced the Dr Ambedkar Scholarship for the higher education of Dalit students. Read further on Dynamite News:

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