Akash Anand

Politician, Businessman

Indian Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceNoida, Uttar Pradesh

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Bio/Wiki

Akash Anand is an Indian politician and businessman, best known as the nephew of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati. He holds an MBA from the University of Plymouth, London, and entered politics in 2017 at age 22. He serves as the National Convener of the BSP and has been instrumental in the party's campaign efforts across multiple states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Plymouth, England
QualificationMBA
SchoolPathways World School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Personal Life

AddressB-182, Sector 44, Noida-201301
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date26/03/2023

Family

FatherAnand Kumar (BSP National Vice President)
MotherVichitra Lata
Siblings
  • 1 (Name
  • )
  • 2 (Names
SpousePragya Siddharth (daughter of former BSP MP Ashok Siddharth)

Career

PositionNational Coordinator, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Start Date10/12/2023
PositionNational Convener, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Start Date29/08/2025
PositionNational Coordinator, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
Start Date10/06/2019

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Akash Anand, a BSP leader, is the nephew of BSP Supremo Mayawati.
2. He became a member of the Bahujan Samaj Party in 2016 and has been actively involved since then.
3. Akash Anand is the son of Mayawati's younger brother, Anand Kumar, and frequently attends party meetings with Mayawati.
4. During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Akash was listed as a star campaigner for the BSP.
5. Anand Kumar initially served as the vice president of BSP for "non-political" matters but had to resign due to concerns regarding nepotism.
6. After completing his MBA in London in 2015, Akash returned to India and has been managing his father's business.
7. In 2016, Akash made his first official appearance with Mayawati during a visit to Saharanpur and shared the stage with her at a rally in Meerut in 2017.
8. He was appointed as the Director of DJT Financial Services Private Limited on 14 May 2016 and later became the MD of DJT Corporation and Investments Private Limited on 24 January 2017.
9. When Mayawati was barred from campaigning in 2019, Akash stepped up and spoke at a joint rally in Agra as part of the "Mahagathbandhan."
10. Initially named as Mayawati's successor on 10 December 2023, he was removed as the political heir and National Coordinator on 7 May 2024 due to maturity concerns but was reinstated on 23 June 2024.
11. Akash Anand is the nephew of BSP Supremo Mayawati and son of Mayawati's brother Anand Kumar.
12. He made his political debut in 2017 at a rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sharing the stage with Akhilesh Yadav and Ajit Singh.
13. During the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, he delivered his first rally speech in Agra when Mayawati was barred from campaigning due to violation of the model code of conduct.
14. He was appointed as the party's National Coordinator in June 2019 and has since managed election campaigns in multiple states.
15. On his Instagram profile, he identifies himself as a young supporter of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision, emphasizing Education, Empowerment, and Equality.
16. He was appointed as Director of DJT Financial Services Private Limited on 14 May 2016 and later became MD of DJT Corporation and Investments Private Limited on 24 January 2017.
17. Mayawati announced him as her political successor on 10 December 2023, though he was temporarily removed on 7 May 2024 due to maturity concerns and reinstated on 23 June 2024.
18. He played a pivotal role as the BSP's in-charge during the recent Rajasthan assembly elections and has worked extensively in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana.
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