Lucknow, Oct. 9 -- Signalling a renewed bid to be a serious contender for power in Uttar Pradesh, the Mayawati-led BSP today officially elevated Akash Anand, nephew of the party chief, to the position of the party's National Vice President, marking a generational shift in the party's leadership and strategy.
The announcement came during a massive rally in Lucknow, held on the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram.
Mayawati declared from the stage, "Just as Kanshi Ram ji mentored me, I have now decided to mentor Akash Anand. He is fully committed to the mission and will work under my guidance to strengthen the party across the country."Akash Anand, in his address to the lakhs-strong crowd, said, "Looking at the enthusiasm and unity a...