Lucknow, June 2 -- Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief Chandra Shekhar Azad on Sunday attacked recently appointed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief national coordinator Akash Anand, and stated that people had rejected him.

"Due to compulsions, the BSP opened its doors for him even after his expulsion. There is no option for the BSP," said Azad, who's also the Lok Sabha member from Nagina. Azad was speaking at the 'Astitva Bachao - Bhai Chara Banao' (Save Existence - Build Brotherhood) - Parbudh Jan Sammelan at the KGMU Convention Center auditorium here.

The BSP is projecting Akash as the young face of the party to take on the challenges posed by Azad, who is working to expand the base of his party among the Dalit community. Soon, Anand is expect...