Mayawati, the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has announced major changes in her “election team” as part of a strategy to strengthen the party organisation ahead of upcoming elections. The reshuffle reflects an effort to revive the party at the grassroots level by placing trust in experienced and loyal leaders.
In a significant move, former leader Naushad Ali has been appointed as the chief in-charge of four of Uttar Pradesh’s most politically crucial divisions — Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra and Meerut. These regions are considered key in shaping the political direction of the state. Naushad Ali has been tasked with energising the cadre and rebuilding the Dalit-Muslim alliance in these areas.
Meanwhile, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth, who recently returned to the party, has been assigned a prominent national-level responsibility. Siddharth, who is also the father-in-law of BSP leader Akash Anand, has been appointed as the chief central in-charge for four states — Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Kerala. His appointment is being seen as part of the BSP’s strategy to expand its national footprint and regain political momentum beyond Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati has also announced several other state-level appointments aimed at infusing new energy into the organisation. Former MP Girish Chandra has been given charge of Uttarakhand. Senior leader Rajaram has been appointed as the in-charge of Madhya Pradesh, while Sumrat Singh will oversee party expansion efforts in Rajasthan.
The leadership overhaul signals BSP’s renewed focus on organisational strengthening and electoral preparedness as it seeks to reassert its influence in key states across the country.