Mayawati, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, has demanded that Ashok Siddharth, the father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand, renounce politics entirely for Anand to be reinstated in the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). This marks the third time Mayawati has reversed her stance on Anand's political status, with the condition tied to Siddharth's complete withdrawal from politics, not just retirement.

The former UP chief minister stated that Siddharth had prioritized personal and familial interests over the party's mission, and that Anand had to bear the consequences of this. In a post on X, Mayawati said that once Siddharth fulfils the condition, Anand would be able to 'work freely in the party' and the party would consider restoring his responsibilities. Anand, Mayawati's brother Anand Kumar's son, has been elevated and removed from party responsibilities several times since 2024, with Siddharth facing a similar fate.

Siddharth was expelled from the BSP in 2025 and later returned, as did Ashok Siddharth. Recently, Mayawati said Anand could continue only as a party worker and not as a leader. In her post, Mayawati also referred to the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, describing them as 'not only extremely important but also very special' for the BSP and the Dalit-Bahujan Movement started by Kanshi Ram.

Mayawati said the Bahujan Movement is currently facing 'tough challenges, especially regarding reservations and the like'. She warned that people from the Dalit community should not act out of personal or familial interest in a way that creates obstacles 'for which history may not forgive them'.

The exact nature of Siddharth's political activities and his current stance on Mayawati's demands remain unclear. The party's internal dynamics and the implications of this condition for the BSP's leadership structure are also not fully detailed in the available sources.

The situation highlights the complex power dynamics within the BSP, with Mayawati maintaining a central role in shaping the party's direction. The condition imposed on Siddharth reflects the party's emphasis on ideological purity and the prioritization of collective interests over personal ambitions. However, the lack of a clear response from Siddharth or Anand leaves the outcome of this political maneuver uncertain.