Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Mayawati Accuses Nephew Akash Anand of Spreading Health Rumours
Mayawati is the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party, or BSP.
She said people were spreading untrue stories that she was very sick.
She blamed her nephew Akash Anand for being connected to these rumours.
Mayawati said Akash called a party official to ask whether she was unwell.
She said the official told him that she was fine and working.
Mayawati appeared in public to reassure party members and others.
She also said family members should not receive political jobs in her party.
Finally, she asked the Uttar Pradesh government to listen to panchayat assistants seeking better pay and permanent jobs.
BSP chief Mayawati accused expelled nephew Akash Anand of helping spread rumours about her health.
Mayawati said Anand called party in-charge Alok Kumar to ask about her health and requested secrecy.
She appeared before reporters to counter claims that she was seriously ill after communicating mainly through X posts.
Mayawati reiterated that her brother’s sons, including Akash and Ishan Anand, will not receive political positions.
She urged Uttar Pradesh’s government to consider demands from about 58,000 protesting panchayat assistants.
- Who
- BSP chief Mayawati and her nephew Akash Anand; the issue also involves BSP officials and Uttar Pradesh panchayat assistants.
- What
- Mayawati accused Akash Anand of helping spread rumours about her health and reaffirmed that close family members will not hold political positions in the BSP.
- When
- Mayawati made the remarks on Sunday; she said Akash Anand called Alok Kumar at 10:04 p.m. on Saturday.
- Where
- Mayawati spoke to reporters in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; the panchayat assistants were protesting near Kanshiram Green Eco Garden in Lucknow.
- Why
- Mayawati said she appeared publicly to dispel health rumours and reiterated her family-related party policy; she also urged the government to consider the assistants’ demands.
- Party
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- Main accusation
- Mayawati accused Akash Anand of being involved in rumours that she was seriously ill.
- Phone call
- Mayawati said Akash Anand called party in-charge Alok Kumar at 10:04 p.m. on Saturday.
- Family policy
- Mayawati said Akash Anand and Ishan Anand will not receive political positions in the party.
- Protesting workers
- Approximately 58,000 Uttar Pradesh panchayat assistants were reported to be protesting.
- Workers’ demands
- They are seeking a higher honorarium and regularisation instead of contractual employment.