Mayawati designates her nephew Akash Anand as BSP’s political heir, continuing the party’s legacy. Akash, with an MBA degree, actively participates in party activities since 2017. He played a key role during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was appointed as the party’s national coordinator. He has demonstrated leadership in states where BSP has a significant presence. Akash’s wedding to Dr Pragya Siddharth gained attention, highlighting his emergence as a leader.