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Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP after Ashok Siddharth announces retirement
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the BSP, saying he has been freed from the party and that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She announced this after welcoming Akash Anand's father-in-law Ashok Siddharths decision to retire from politics. Expelled BSP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics, a day after Mayawati said that his retirement was necessary if her nephew and Siddharths son-in-law, Akash Anand, was to be given another opportunity to rise within the party. Siddharth, who was expelled from the BSP for the second time on August 2 over alleged anti-party activities, made the announcement in a detailed post on social media, reiterating his loyalty to Mayawati and the BSP and rejecting allegations that he had worked against the interests of the party. Taking to X on Thursday, Mayawati said, The announcement made today by Shri Ashok Siddharth regarding his retirement from politics is a right step taken very belatedly. The general view is that had this decision been taken much earlier, the BSP, the Bahujan society, the Bahujan movement, and her nephew Mr Akash Anand would not have had to constantly face adverse circumstances; nor would I have been compelled, in the interest of the party and the movement, to take tough decisions regarding him on several occasions, particularly amidst the preparations for the general Assembly elections and the massive effort to form the government in UP for the fifth time, she said. The BSP chief also stressed that the Ambedkarite political tradition followed by the party has historically been based on sacrifice, dedication, struggle and selflessness, with members expected to put aside their own personal and family interests in favour of the larger movement. Only then can the 'Bahujan Samaj' -- which has been exploited, oppressed, neglected, and scorned for centuries -- transform into the 'ruling class'. In this journey, one must always remember that the greater the goal, the greater the sacrifice required, she said. While describing Siddharths retirement as a positive move, Mayawati questioned why he had not taken the decision earlier if he genuinely had the future of his son-in-law Akash Anand and the BSP at heart. She said that if Siddharth had even the slightest concern about Akash Anands political future and the interests of the BSP, he would have immediately announced his retirement instead of waiting until now. Mayawati said such an earlier decision could have helped ensure Akash Anands active participation in the BSP and its movement. Such a move could have significantly ensured Mr Akash Anand's active engagement with the party and the movement. Yet, the fact that no such thing has happened proves that Mr Ashok Siddharth's intentions remain flawed and his ambitions undiminished - indeed, they remain fully intact, she said. The BSP supremo also referred to Akash Anands relationship with his father-in-law and said that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She alleged that Akash Anand had not even reposted the relevant post from Mayawatis X account, despite the fact that the message was intended for his own benefit and well-being. She pointed out that, before this, both Siddharth and Akash Anand had attempted to demonstrate their loyalty by regularly reposting posts shared by the BSP chief on X. Mayawati said their failure to repost the partys social media posts on this occasion indicated that both were more focused on personal and familial relationships than on the interests and success of the BSP and its movement. It is widely believed that no amount of gratitude or acknowledgement of the debt they owe to the BSP and its leadership would be enough, she said. Questioning Akash Anands ability to effectively work for the organisation while being caught between personal relationships and party interests, Mayawati asked, If Akash Anand is more concerned with personal ties and relationships than with the true interests of the party, how can he effectively serve the BSP party and the movement while being of two minds? She then announced that the party leadership had decided to completely release Akash Anand from the BSP, after he had already been relieved of key organisational responsibilities. For this reason, the party leadership deems it best that, just as he was previously relieved of all key responsibilities associated with the crucial post of National Convener on September 3, 2026, he should now be completely freed from the party as well, effective immediately, Mayawati said. Therefore, if Mr Akash Anand wishes to remain independent of the party, he is free to do so; in other words, he has now been fully released from the party, she added. Concluding her message, Mayawati called upon BSP members to remain united and confront what she described as various strategies adopted by political opponents, including attempts at conciliation, inducement, coercion and division. She urged party workers to devote themselves completely, with their ody, mind, and resources, to the BSPs political struggle and to work towards securing an absolute majority once again, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati said the ultimate objective was to establish an Iron Rule marked by effective law and order and strong development while following the principle of Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay, or the welfare and happiness of all.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Expelled Bahujan Samaj Party leader and former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth has announced his retirement from politics, a day after BSP chief Mayawati said that his retirement was necessary if her nephew and Siddharths son-in-law, Akash Anand, was to be given another opportunity to rise within the party. Siddharth, who was expelled from the BSP for the second time on August 2 over alleged anti-party activities, made the announcement in a detailed post on social media, reiterating his loyalty to Mayawati and the BSP and rejecting allegations that he had worked against the interests of the party. Taking to X, Siddharth said, I wish to convey that your command holds more importance for me than anything else in the world. My personal relationships and family pale in comparison to your orders. He said that for the past 35 years, he has remained dedicated to the BSP. Calling Mayawati his political mentor and elder sister, he said, You have bestowed so much upon a humble person like me. It is because of you that I served as a member of the Legislative Council and the Rajya Sabha. You deemed me worthy enough to make a humble worker like me a member of your family. This is a debt I can never repay in this lifetime. Swearing by Lord Gautam Buddha and Kanshiram, Siddharth said he had never acted against the interests of the BSP and could not even imagine doing anything that would go against Mayawati or her directions. Siddharth had been facing allegations of attempting to 'take control' of the party and 'misleading' Akash Anand. Rejecting these claims, he clarified, Far from advising Akash Anand, in the last several months, I have met him on only a few occasions -- specifically when his programs were organised in election-bound states, a responsibility you had entrusted to me. He further claimed that some party colleagues had levelled allegations against him because of jealousy over the respect he received within the organisation, asserting that there was ot an iota of truth in such accusations. Siddharth described the allegations as part of a conspiracy by political adversaries who, according to him, were themselves involved in activities against the party. He also appealed that his decision to retire should not be interpreted or connected solely to any possible return of Akash Anand to the BSP. Before being my son-in-law, Akash Anand is your nephew and the son of Anand Bhai-sahab. He has spent two decades of his life under your guidance. How could a humble worker like me possibly mislead him? Siddharth wrote. In another part of his message, the former BSP Rajya Sabha member praised Mayawati for what he described as her sacrifices for the Bahujan movement and said she had always placed the society's interests above personal ambitions. You are the embodiment of sacrifice and compassion; when it came to the interests of society, you readily spurned the Chief Minister's chair and the Rajya Sabha seat. You are not merely our guide but our role model, Siddharth wrote. If you feel that my continued presence in political and social life is harming the 'Bahujan Mission' established by our saints, gurus, and great leaders, then I am retiring from political and social life this very moment. My life is indebted to you; retirement is a small price to pay in comparison. If I ever have to lay down my life for you, that too would be a matter of pride for me, he said. Mayawati, in a post on X on Wednesday, had advised Siddharth to retire from politics, saying that his personal interests had prevented him from properly protecting the interests of Akash Anand as well as the BSP movement. She alleged that instead of setting an example of sacrifice and selflessness before BSP workers and society, Siddharth had acted in the opposite manner. Mayawati said that, keeping in view the interests of the BSP and the future of Siddharth's family and his son-in-law Akash Anand, he still had an opportunity to give up his political ambitions, rise above personal self-interest and completely withdraw from politics. According to Mayawati, only after Siddharth's retirement would Akash Anand be able to work freely within the BSP, and only then could the party consider, with sympathy, restoring organisational responsibilities to him.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 9 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has indicated that the party may reconsider restoring responsibilities to Akash Anand if his father-in-law and former BSP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddharth gives up his political ambitions and completely retires from politics. She said Siddharth should rise above personal and family interests to enable Anand to work independently within the party. In a series of posts on X on Wednesday, Mayawati said the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab are approaching and hold special significance for the BSP and the broader Bahujan movement inspired by Dr B.R. Ambedkar's vision of transforming the Bahujan society from the oppressed to the ruling class. She said party workers, office-bearers, supporters and well-wishers are working with complete dedication and sacrifice to secure a strong electoral outcome in these states. She noted that the Bahujan community, the BSP, and the Ambedkarite movement are facing serious challenges from rival political parties and caste-based forces, particularly over issues such as reservation. She appealed for support from all sections of society and urged members of the Dalit community not to pursue personal or family interests that could hinder the movement's objectives. She warned that history would not forgive actions that obstruct the cause. Mayawati said the BSP leadership has been carefully evaluating the conduct and behaviour of individuals while deciding on their inclusion in the party. At the same time, disciplinary action has been taken against those who create obstacles in the party's path, citing Ashok Siddharth as a prominent example. According to Mayawati, Siddharth was given several opportunities to reform but continued to place his personal and family interests and political ambitions above the BSP's mission. She said the consequences of his actions were borne not only by him but also by his son-in-law, Akash Anand. She further alleged that Siddharth had not shown adequate concern for either Akash Anand's political future or the BSP movement. Given his position, she said, Siddharth should have set an example of sacrifice and commitment before the party and society, but the opposite had occurred. Mayawati said that, keeping in mind the interests of the party and the movement, as well as the future of his own family and Akash Anand, Siddharth still has an opportunity to renounce his political ambitions and retire completely from politics. She added that only then would Akash Anand be able to work freely within the party, and the BSP could sympathetically consider restoring his responsibilities. She said there is broad consensus within the party in favour of such a course of action.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister, O.P. Rajbhar, on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, urging the Kannauj MP to rein in what he described as his Yadav, or 'Ahir', and Muslim, or 'Zahir', supporters, while referring to the kidnapping of a trader in Jhansi and the arrest of a suspected cow slaughter accused following a police encounter in Hapur. Rajbhar's remarks came after two separate incidents were reported in the state. In Jhansi, a government schoolteacher, Ravi Yadav, and his associate, Vinay Yadav, abducted a snacks trader, identified as Vikas Kumar Gupta, following a minor argument on September 6. The police arrested the two accused within seven hours of the incident. In another case, two suspected cattle smugglers, identified as Bilal and Zaheer, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district following a late-night encounter with the police on September 8. According to the police, the two arrested men are repeat offenders and have around 24 criminal cases registered against them across Hapur and neighbouring Amroha districts. The cases include allegations related to cow slaughter, theft, violations under the Arms Act and offences registered under the Gangster Act. The police also said that the accused confessed to their involvement in recent incidents of cattle slaughter in forests located in the local area. Reacting to both incidents, Rajbhar took to X and said, Control your 'Ahir' and 'Zahir', Maharaj. They're causing way too much trouble. Not only are they harming society, but they'll end up finishing you off too. Just look at yesterday's incident. In Jhansi, your 'Ahir', who's a government teacher, kidnapped a businessman from the Bania community. Though Baba's police have caught him. Meanwhile, in Hapur, your 'Zahir' was arrested after an encounter in a cow slaughter case, Rajbhar said in his post. The minister also alleged that some criminals were wearing blue outfits similar to the uniform associated with the Rashtriya Suheldev Sena and challenged Akhilesh Yadav to ensure that such individuals were disciplined and prevented from engaging in criminal activities. Those criminals you've dressed in blue outfits, copying the uniform of the Rashtriya Suheldev Sena, teach them the same kind of discipline as that Suheldev Sena too. If you can't teach them that, at least make them swear, while sitting in AC and playing PC, not to commit crimes, Rajbhar said. Otherwise, your 'Ahir and Zahir' won't even let you win 27 seats in 2027, he added. Rajbhar's remarks came against the backdrop of heightened political activity in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Tiruchi tops Tamil Nadu in Swachh Vayu clean air survey
Digital Desk | Tiruchi, Sep 9 (IANS) Tiruchi has emerged as Tamil Nadus best-performing city in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, securing 12th place nationally in the category for cities with populations exceeding one million this year. The rankings, released by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, gave Tiruchy 183 points out of 200. The city finished ahead of Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu cities assessed in the same category. Chennai ranked 35th with 147.7 points, while Madurai stood 39th with 132.1 points. At the national level, Lucknow topped the category with 198 points, followed by Indore with 197. Jabalpur secured third place after receiving 195 points. Tiruchis latest position, however, is below the ninth rank it recorded in the previous years assessment. Thoothukudi was also featured in the survey. It secured the 35th position in the category for cities with populations below 300,000, registering a score of 142.2. The Central Pollution Control Board conducted the survey across 131 cities covered by the National Clean Air Programme. The exercise measures the progress made by urban administrations in tackling sources of air pollution and improving air quality. Cities were assessed on several parameters, including reductions in particulate matter, particularly PM10, measures to control road dust, effective waste management and the expansion of air-quality monitoring infrastructure. Public awareness initiatives and the institutional capacity of local authorities to implement clean-air programmes were also taken into account. Officials attributed Tiruchys strong showing to a series of sustained civic interventions. These included better segregation of waste at source, improvements in door-to-door garbage collection and the increased use of mechanised equipment for sweeping roads and reducing accumulated dust. The city administration also strengthened enforcement against open burning of waste, which contributes to harmful emissions and deteriorating neighbourhood air quality. Efforts to expand green spaces and involve residents more closely in environmental programmes provided further support to the citys clean-air campaign. The impact of these measures is reflected in the steady reduction of PM10 levels in Tiruchy. The level fell from 88 in 2017-18 to 53 during 2025-26, indicating substantial improvement over the period. The result places Tiruchy at the forefront of Tamil Nadus urban clean-air efforts. Maintaining the momentum, further lowering particulate pollution and improving its position in future national surveys will now be the citys key challenges.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Cooperation announced on Tuesday that it has restored the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)-Sahara refund portal to expedite the claims of genuine depositors of Sahara through a secure, transparent and online mechanism. Till date, a total amount of Rs 9,267 crore has been refunded to 41,56,711 depositors directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Approximately 20 lakh applications are still remaining for processing through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal. With the portal now restored, verification and refund processing of these pending applications has resumed, the ministry said. The functioning of the Sahara cooperative societies was affected in November 2025 after their premises were sealed due to certain matters disconnected to the Sahara societies. The Societies also faced operational and administrative constraints, including outstanding dues related to hardware and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), renewal of essential IT infrastructure and licenses, and human-resource and other administrative issues. Collectively, these factors disrupted the systems required for verification and processing of refund claims. The Ministry of Cooperation played a pivotal role in addressing the administrative, financial, operational and technology-related impediments of the Sahara Societies affecting the refund mechanism. Through sustained institutional intervention and coordination with stakeholders, including the officials and Authorities of the Govt of Uttar Pradesh, the CRCS facilitated resolution of the hurdles relating to essential systems, infrastructure and administrative functioning, enabling restoration of the portal and its associated verification systems. This has restarted the processing of legitimate dues of genuine depositors of the Sahara Group cooperative societies, namely, Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Lucknow; Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd, Bhopal; Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Kolkata; and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd, Hyderabad, the statement said. The refund process is being administered by the CRCS through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal, ensuring that the entire mechanism remains transparent, digital, paperless and verification-based. The dedicated online portal, launched by the Government on 18 July 2023, enables depositors to submit refund applications without physical paperwork, making the process accessible and convenient while maintaining a clear digital trail. Claims are processed through Aadhaar e-KYC and by matching depositor, membership and account details with data provided by the respective societies. Deposit certificates or receipts and other prescribed documents are scrutinised in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved under the Supreme Court-directed monitoring mechanism. Upon successful verification, eligible refund amounts are credited directly to the depositors Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Depositors are advised to use only the official CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal (https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in) for submission of fresh claims and the Resubmission portal (https://mocresubmit.crcs.gov.in) for rectification of errors in submitted claims, whenever communicated and to follow the prescribed process and document requirements while submitting or re-submitting their claims. This will help ensure timely verification and protect applicants from unauthorised channels or misleading claims, the statement added.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has acknowledged that his sensational 5/5 for Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 IPL brought both a career boost and heightened expectations, with the pacer admitting that the benchmark he set for himself became a demanding one to maintain. Madhwal's five-wicket haul in the IPL playoff remains the defining performance of his career, but he insists he has never viewed it as the end point of his journey. We cannot spend our entire cricket journey on just one performance. The best milestones come so we can set new records, break our own milestones, and raise our own benchmarks. I never took my 5/5 lightly. Even after that, I have prepared a lot so that I can do better, set a better record, and do something better. It is not that we take what has already happened. Our hard work is for our own betterment, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. Looking back at the impact of that performance, Madhwal admitted that both the attention and the expectations that followed were significant. Both of these things happened to me, literally. The benchmark I set for myself was high, so people had very high expectations from me. Additionally, since I was playing in the IPL, I knew I had to perform better and improve. Both these factors were present with me, and I believe they both influenced me, Madhwal added. His route to the IPL was itself unconventional. Unlike many fast bowlers who enter the professional system at a young age, Madhwal first studied engineering and took up a job before pursuing cricket seriously. Sometimes I feel I should have started earlier, and then I feel it's God's plan. Whatever God has given is what you will get. But it is what it is. First, I studied engineering, then I took a job. After that, I started playing cricket. It was also because our state got an affiliation in 2019. Before that, we didn't have an affiliation. So, when I got an affiliation, I got a chance to play after a year. After that, I started playing professionally, he stated. Despite wondering at times about what his career could have looked like had he started earlier, Madhwal believes his journey unfolded according to a larger plan. But yeah, its God's plan. Whatever God wants happens, he said. That belief has also helped keep his focus on the game rather than on the years he may have lost by entering professional cricket late. Madhwal said the passion that drove him from tennis-ball cricket into professional cricket remains unchanged, and that his India ambition continues to motivate him. I just want to tell myself that. I never want to leave the thing I am very attached to. And the dream of playing for India is still inside me. Its just a matter of one good season that will lead me up to the top, he said.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Akash Madhwal has made it clear that the dream of representing India remains firmly alive, with the Uttarakhand pacer believing that one strong season could propel him towards an international debut. Madhwal, who has already produced one of the most memorable playoff bowling performances in IPL history with his 5/5 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2023, said an India five-wicket haul would carry far greater significance for him. Obviously, a fifer for India! Everyone who plays cricket dreams of playing for India. To represent India. It's the same for us tooTo do something for India. To make a name for ourselves. It's the same, Madhwal told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Tuesday. He said the hard work that began during his days of playing tennis-ball cricket has ultimately been driven by the ambition of representing the country. Whatever hard work is going on, whether it's tennis balls or whatever we started professionally, it's all so that we can play for India once. And we can represent India, he said. Madhwal added that he hopes to replicate his famous IPL performance on the international stage. And the 5/5 that I picked in IPL for MI, I will do that for India too, he said. The fast bowler also believes he has more to offer than simply his reputation as a death-overs specialist and yorker bowler. As a cricketer, I have represented Uttarakhand. In Uttarakhand, I started as a strike bowler. And I used to rely on my strength for Yorkers and the death overs. So, I was a complete pace bowler, he said. Madhwal said playing alongside some of the world's leading bowlers in the IPL exposed him to different conditions and showed him how captains could utilise his abilities. When we went to the IPL, the conditions were different. The world's number one bowlers were playing with you. So, the captain used you according to your capability. But I think I am a pace bowler. Because I have been a strike bowler for Uttarakhand. I have been a strike bowler. I have been a death-over bowler. And whenever you see super overs, I have bowled for my team. And I have won a couple of times. So, I consider myself a pace bowler. It's not like I can only bowl at a certain limit. It's not like that, he said. Madhwal also acknowledged the intense competition for places in India's pace-bowling unit and said adapting to modern cricket would be crucial to his progress. As cricketers, we believe we have to represent India. So, we practise the same way in the off-season. In the previous season, what mistakes did we make? What did we learn? How did we move forward? What can we do better? As you said, there is a lot of competition for the bowling unit. We want to see how much we can improve. What variations can we bring? Because it is modern cricket. The sooner we adapt, the sooner we read the conditions, and the more chances we have to grow as a bowler, Madhwal said. He said the focus is now on making the most of every competitive opportunity. So, we do the same in the off-season. We are executing the platform that we are getting. We are taking it to perfection, he added. For Madhwal, however, the India ambition ultimately comes down to staying connected with the passion that took him into professional cricket in the first place. First of all, I started playing cricket out of passion. I asked my family for just one year. I told them I wanted to play cricket. I used to play with a tennis ball, and I had a love for cricket. So I asked my family for a years time to play cricket. That passion for cricket is different. If I still get into the field, I don't know anything about the rest of the world. What is going on and whats not. Cricket is very different. I just want to tell myself that. I never want to leave the thing I am very attached to. And the dream of playing for India is still inside me. Its just a matter of one good season that will lead me up to the top, Madhwal stated.
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