The BSP leader called the practice damaging to higher education system and urged the central government to take 'timely and appropriate' action before the problem spreads further.
Mayawati blames Akash's political immaturity, influence of father-in-law & wife. BSP workers say it was a result of an internal rift in which Ramji Gautam's side emerged successful.
Initial investigations suggest that a land dispute may be the primary cause of the violence. No casualties have been reported in the incident till now.
The former UP CM had announced Akash Anand as her successor in December last year. She revoked her decision after the third phase of Lok Sabha elections.
This comes after Akash was booked for violating the MCC by comparing BJP govt to Taliban & calling it a 'terrorist govt'. Party insiders say the decision could demoralise cadres.
Akash Anand, the 28-yr-old with an MBA degree, was introduced to BSP workers in 2017. Mayawati says he will now oversee party’s poll prep in all states except UP & Uttarakhand.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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