Mayawati back in action ahead of 2027 polls: Showcases nephew Akash Anand as successor, aims to rebuild Dalit Muslim OBC alliance

Mayawati Returns to Active Politics Ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati organised five significant events in the past month, using them to deliver five important political messages. Her nephew, Akash Anand, participated in three of these events, missing two due to illness and the Bihar elections.

Akash Anand Positioned as BSP’s Future Leader

By prominently featuring Akash Anand at party gatherings, Mayawati signaled that he is the future face of the BSP. The large turnout of over 100,000 people on Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary on October 9 reinforced that the party’s core support remains strong.

Reaffirming Social Coalition Through Community Meetings

Within three days, Mayawati conducted state-level meetings with Muslim and Backward Community Brotherhood Committees, emphasizing the party's commitment to its social coalition agenda.

Focus on 2027 Assembly Elections

Questions now arise about the BSP’s strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, specifically how Mayawati plans to win back Muslim and backward community voters who have since drifted away.

Five Key Messages from Mayawati

Reassertion of BSP’s political relevance.
Promotion of Akash Anand as the successor.
Strong show of party unity and core cadre loyalty.
Continued focus on social coalition rebuilding.
Preparation for upcoming 2027 Assembly elections.

Mayawati’s Political Journey

Mayawati will turn 70 on January 15, 2026. By her 71st birthday in 2027, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly election season will be underway. After the BSP’s defeat in the 2017 elections, she had gradually stepped back from active politics, but recent activities suggest a revival.

“The massive turnout of over a lakh people on Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary on October 9 sent a message to rival parties that the BSP’s core cadre remains intact.”

Author's summary: Mayawati is actively gearing up for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections by promoting Akash Anand as her successor and working to restore the BSP’s alliance with Dalit, Muslim, and OBC communities.

Bhaskar English — 2025-11-03