Akash Anand’s father-in-law Ashok Siddharth expulsion revoked by Mayawati

A day before the crucial meeting of the Bahujan Samaj Party , party supremo Mayawati has revoked the expulsion of former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Sidharth, who happens to be the father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand.

In a statement here on Saturday ,Mayawati said ,” Ashok Siddharth, former Rajya Sabha MP of BSP, who worked for many years on many responsible posts in the party and was expelled from the party a few months ago for anti-party activities, has today publicly apologized for his mistake through a long post on social media and has assured the Bahujan Samaj and BSP leadership that he will remain fully loyal to the party and the BSP movement and will work wholeheartedly to take forward the movement of self-respect and self-esteem of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.”

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She further said,” Although he had realized his mistake long ago and was continuously repenting for it at various levels, but today he has publicly expressed his regret, keeping this in mind, it has been considered appropriate to give him a chance by the party in the interest of the party and the movement and hence the decision of his expulsion from BSP is cancelled with immediate effect today, and he has been taken back into the party”.

Earlier, Ashok Siddharth, had issued a heartfelt public apology to BSP National President and four-time Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati.

In a written statement on Saturday, Siddharth expressed deep regret for any mistakes he may have made during his tenure with the party, whether knowingly or unknowingly, and blamed misleading influences for some of his actions.

“I respectfully bow before our respected leader, Mayawati, who has dedicated her entire life to the upliftment of crores of Dalits and other marginalized communities in the country,” he stated.

“I sincerely apologize for any wrongdoings and humbly request her forgiveness.”

Siddharth further pledged full allegiance to the party’s discipline and leadership, vowing not to misuse any personal or political relationships for undue advantage.

He also distanced himself from individuals who were expelled from the BSP, including former Maharashtra state president Sandeep Tajne and Hemant Pratap from Firozabad, stating clearly that he would never recommend their return to the party.

Siddharth also made a special appeal to Mayawati for his reinstatement in the BSP, promising unwavering loyalty and strict adherence to party directives moving forward.

Re-entry of Ashok Siddharth in BSP took place after his son-in-law and Mayawati’s nephew Akash Anand was made national coordinator of the party recently. Earlier both Akash and Siddharth were expelled after Delhi assembly polls but after a few months Akash was reinstated.

Meanwhile, Mayawati will chair an important meeting of the senior party leaders here tomorrow where several important decisions would be taken including Bihar assembly polls.