Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Former BSP Leader Jay Prakash Singh Reappointed to Key Roles
A politician named Jay Prakash Singh, who used to be a big leader in the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), is now back in the party.
He had left the party a few years ago because he said some not-so-nice things about another politician and was accused of taking money.
Recently, he said he was sorry for what he did.
The main leader of the BSP, Mayawati, has welcomed him back.
Now, she has given him important jobs.
He will be in charge of making the party stronger in two places: Odisha and West Bengal.
This is happening because the party wants to get ready for upcoming elections and bring back experienced people to help grow their support.
Former BSP leader Jay Prakash Singh has rejoined the Bahujan Samaj Party.
BSP supremo Mayawati appointed Singh as the party in-charge for Odisha and West Bengal.
Singh was previously expelled in 2018 for controversial remarks and alleged donation collection.
His return is seen as part of Mayawati's 'Mission 2027' to strengthen the party's grassroots network.
Singh had publicly apologized to Mayawati for his past actions before his reinstatement.
- Who
- Jay Prakash Singh, a former senior leader, and BSP supremo Mayawati
- What
- Jay Prakash Singh has rejoined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and been appointed as the party in-charge for Odisha and West Bengal.
- When
- Singh met Mayawati on Friday and was reinstated; the confirmation of his return was made on Saturday.
- Where
- Delhi, for the meeting with Mayawati; his new responsibilities cover Odisha and West Bengal.
- Why
- Mayawati is undertaking a renewed effort to strengthen the BSP, especially with the West Bengal Assembly elections approaching, as part of her 'Mission 2027' to bolster the party's grassroots network.
- Leader Rejoining Party
- Jay Prakash Singh
- Party
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
- New Responsibilities
- In-charge for Odisha and West Bengal
- Previous BSP Positions
- National Vice-President, National Coordinator
- Date of Reinstatement Meeting
- Friday
- Reason for Previous Expulsion
- Controversial remark against Rahul Gandhi, accused of collecting donations in Mayawati's name
- Year of Expulsion
- 2018