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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Apna Dal (S) begins 2027 poll push with workers' meet
With an eye on the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Apna Dal (S) held a state-level workers' convention and monthly meeting at Gandhi Bhawan in Lucknow on Tuesday, aiming to energise its cadre and reinforce its political messaging. The gathering, led by Union Minister and party National President Anupriya Patel, served as a platform to shift from routine engagement to targeted mobilisation. Describing the convention as a symbol of 'organisational strength, ideological commitment, and collective resolve,' Anupriya Patel urged party workers to operate in 'mission mode.' Patel stressed the need for discipline, grassroots outreach, and strengthening organisational structure. 'Every karyakarta must take it upon themselves to strengthen the party structure, expand public contact, and amplify the voice of the marginalised,' she said. She also underscored the importance of internal unity and issued clear instructions to the newly appointed state president, RP Gautam, including the elimination of factionalism, the revival of weak district units, and the institution of monthly reviews. Reinforcing the party's legacy and ideological foundations, Anupriya Patel announced that Dr Sonelal Patel's birth anniversary will be commemorated as 'Swabhiman Diwas' on July 2 in Lucknow. The occasion will be used to mobilise the party's support base and celebrate its roots in social justice movements. National working president and UP cabinet minister Ashish Patel urged party workers to maintain focus amid changing political dynamics. 'Stay away from conspiracies. Stay focused on building the party,' he said, while affirming the party's continued commitment to Ambedkarite values and the rights of backward and Dalit communities.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Opportunists trying to weaken BSP, Bahujan unity: Mayawati after Azad jibe
Without naming Azad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar Azad, BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday said 'opportunist' leaders are trying to weaken the BSP and 'Bahujan unity' by being in cahoots with Congress, BJP and SP. She defended her nephew, Akash Anand, whom she has removed and retained a few times as her successor in the party, saying Anand would now be fully committed to taking forward the legacy of Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram. Mayawati's statement comes a day after Chandra Shekhar Azad said that the flip-flops by her over Anand were because she had 'no choice'. On March 3, Mayawati had expelled Anand from the BSP and relieved him of all responsibilities, saying he 'lacked political maturity.' Before that, his father-in-law Ashok Sidharth, who once shared a close bond with Mayawati and was considered a power centre in the party even before his daughter's marriage to Anand, was expelled. Mayawati had then claimed that Anand was being 'tutored' by Sidharth. However, last month, Mayawati announced that she was inducting Anand back into the party, pointing out that he has apologised for his 'wrongdoings'. Mayawati wrote on X on Monday, '…ups and downs of Akash Anand and his appointment as chief national coordinator have left many people anxious, and this is very obvious. This is happening as the BSP is the only Ambedkarite party that works for 'Bahujan' welfare. Therefore, there is a tradition of initiating action against people in the party's interest and taking them back after they repent.' Azad is considered a strong political opponent of the BSP after he wrested the Nagina LS seat in the 2024 election from the BSP, which had won it in 2019. He is seen as an aggressive Dalit leader and is considered popular among youngsters in the community. Anand, who is much younger than Azad and found himself in the limelight during the 2024 poll campaign due to his firebrand speeches, was seen by some as an apt counter to Azad's clout. On Sunday at a meet of intellectuals, Azad Samaj Party chief took a jibe at the BSP over its decision to bring back Akash despite his expulsion from that party. While he praised Mayawati, he said he and his party would fulfill the BSP chief's 'incomplete tasks and dreams' 'as those dreams and tasks were of Kanshi Ram and Dr B R Ambedkar'. On Monday, Mayawati, in an apparent reference to Nagina MP's claims, said: 'Leaders who, for personal gain, may become MLAs, MPs or ministers by aligning with such parties will not bring any real benefit to the community.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Maya slams ASP chief Chandra Shekhar Azad
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati hit back at Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief Chandra Shekhar Azad stating that leaders of such organisations and parties are like rain frogs, who are weakening unity between the Bahujan and BSP on the directions of and support from parties like the Congress, BJP and SP. Addressing 'Astitva Bachao - Bhaichara Banao' (Save Existence – Build Brotherhood) - Parbudh Jan Sammelan in Lucknow on Sunday, the ASP chief had attacked Akash Anand who has been recently appointed chief national coordinator of the BSP. 'People have rejected Akash Anand but due to compulsions, the BSP opened the door for him after expulsion,' he said. Lashing out at BSP, Chandra Shekhar had said, 'I respect BSP chief Mayawati but now the ASP will fulfill the dreams of Dalit icons Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Kanshi Ram. Ambedkar had said that dead people do not run the mission and they do not leave the mission alive. ASP is spreading the message and mission of BSP founder Kanshi Ram'. Mayawati countered the ASP chief's attack on BSP with a series of posts on X on Monday. Without taking his name she said, 'BSP is the only Ambedkarite party in the country working for the benefit of the Bahujans'. Defending her decision to open the door to her nephew, Akash Anand, after expelling and reinstating him on the second top post in the party, the BSP chief said, 'There is a tradition of taking action against people in the interest of the party and taking them back if they repent. In this sequence, the ups and downs of Akash Anand in the party and making him the chief national coordinator has naturally created uneasiness among many people. 'The party hopes that Akash Anand will fulfill the responsibility of taking forward the self-respect of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and Kanshiram. The BSP is realising their dreams with full dedication and heart and soul. The party has absolutely no need for opportunists and selfish people,' she said. Slamming ASP chief Chandra Shekhar Azad, the BSP chief said, the leaders of some organisations and parties who are like rain frogs may become MLAs, MPs and ministers for their personal gain but they are not going to do any good to society. People should be careful, she said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Unease around ups and downs of Akash Anand's political journey natural: Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati on Monday said it was "natural" that there was some unease regarding the "ups and downs" of party leader Akash Anand's political journey and his recent appointment as the chief national coordinator of the party. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president cautioned against rival parties that align with the Congress, BJP and the Samajwadi Party, saying her party was the only true Ambedkarite party . In a post on social media platform X, Mayawati said, "BSP is the only true Ambedkarite party committed to the welfare of the Bahujan community. It has a tradition of taking action in the party interest and taking them back if they show remorse." "It is natural for some people to feel uneasy about the ups and downs in Shri Akash Anand 's political journey and his appointment as the party's chief national coordinator," she added. Mayawati's remarks come amid internal reshuffling within the BSP. A month after he was brought back into the party fold, Anand was appointed as the chief of national coordinators. Live Events As chief national coordinator, Anand will function above the three national coordinators. The post has been created especially for Anand, making him virtually the party's second in command. Mayawati expressed confidence that Anand would now fully commit himself to carrying forward the message of BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram. "The party has no place for opportunistic and self-serving individuals," she said. Taking a dig at rival political parties, Mayawati cautioned supporters against organisations and leaders whom she described as "seasonal frogs" attempting to weaken the BSP and "Bahujan unity" by aligning with parties like the Congress, BJP and Samajwadi Party. "Leaders who, for personal gain, may become MLAs, MPs or ministers by aligning with such parties will not bring any real benefit to the community. People must stay alert," she warned. PTI
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Unease around Akash Anand's political journey natural, says Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati on Monday said it was "natural" that there was some unease regarding the "ups and downs" of party leader Akash Anand's political journey and his recent appointment as the chief national coordinator of the party. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president cautioned against rival parties that align with the Congress, BJP and the Samajwadi Party, saying her party was the only true Ambedkarite party. In a post on social media platform X, Mayawati said, BSP is the only true Ambedkarite party committed to the welfare of the Bahujan community. It has a tradition of taking action in the party interest and taking them back if they show remorse." "It is natural for some people to feel uneasy about the ups and downs in Shri Akash Anand's political journey and his appointment as the party's chief national coordinator, she added. Mayawati's remarks come amid internal reshuffling within the BSP. A month after he was brought back into the party fold, Anand was appointed as the chief of national coordinators. As chief national coordinator, Anand will function above the three national coordinators. The post has been created especially for Anand, making him virtually the party's second in command. Mayawati expressed confidence that Anand would now fully commit himself to carrying forward the message of BR Ambedkar and BSP founder Kanshi Ram. The party has no place for opportunistic and self-serving individuals, she said. Taking a dig at rival political parties, Mayawati cautioned supporters against organisations and leaders whom she described as seasonal frogs attempting to weaken the BSP and "Bahujan unity" by aligning with parties like the Congress, BJP and Samajwadi Party. Leaders who, for personal gain, may become MLAs, MPs or ministers by aligning with such parties will not bring any real benefit to the community. People must stay alert, she warned. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
