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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicBSP chief Mayawati

Topic: BSP chief Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as her successor, party’s national coordinator

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.

Mayawati removes nephew Akash as BSP national coordinator & her successor ‘till he gains maturity’

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.

New face of Bahujan movement: What Mayawati declaring nephew Akash heir means for BSP, UP politics

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.

BSP to go alone in 2024 general polls, Mayawati firm on no alliance with ‘patchwork’ INDIA

On Tuesday, Mayawati had expelled partyman Imran Masood for advocating a tie-up with the Congress.

‘Everywhere except Parliament’ & Mayawati’s ‘confidential motion’

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UCC can strengthen country, but BJP raising it to cover up its failures, says Mayawati

BSP chief says UCC should be implemented with awareness & general consent, not by force. Later in the day, former NDA ally SBSP too endorsed a Uniform Civil Code.

‘Dil mile na mile haath milate rahiye’: Maya slams Oppn meet, Congress for ‘failing’ Bahujans

Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) confirmed Wednesday that Maya was left out of the meeting because she did not express any wish to join Opposition unity.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.