BSP Coordinator Apologizes to Party Chief Mayawati After Expulsion

LUCKNOW: Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national coordinator on Friday apologised to party chief and his aunt , describing her as his political mentor, inspiration and like a mother to him. Akash, who was removed from his post at the party’s national executive meeting in Lucknow on September 3 and expelled from the party on September 10, said he had learnt politics under Mayawati’s guidance. "Whatever I have learnt in politics, I have learnt from you (Mayawati). Whatever I have done, I have done under your guidance." Akash, who was replaced by his younger brother as the party’s national coordinator, said his silence had been misunderstood and led to rumours. "If this has hurt you, I apologise to you for it. I only want the opportunity to serve the party and the mission again under your leadership," he posted on X.