Mayawati's Purge: Family Politics and the BSP's Future The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has long been a thorn in the side of India's major parties, its socialist ideology and Dalit led leadership making it a formidable force in the country's politics.
As BSP national president Mayawati consolidates her power within the party, she is not hesitant to make tough decisions – even if they mean taking on members of her own family.
Mayawati has made it clear that Akash Anand, her nephew and former national convener, will not assume significant responsibilities within the party until his father in law, Ashok Siddharth, quits politics entirely.