Mayawati Names Nephew Akash Anand as Her Political Heir
- Mayawati names nephew Akash Anand, 28, as her political successor
- Akash is the BSP national coordinator and was prominent in 2019 polls
- Announcement made at key party meet attended by office bearers
- In 2019, Mayawati appointed brother Anand Kumar as party vice president
- Akash entered politics ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections