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Akash Anand

movie Politician and Businessman cake Year, 1995 (Noida, Uttar Pradesh)
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29

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: Year, 1995
Birthplace: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Nationality: Indian

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Dr. Pragya Siddharth

Education

Schools: Pathways World School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Colleges: University of Plymouth, England
Education: MBA

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Akash Anand

  • Akash Anand is a BSP leader and nephew of BSP Supremo Mayawati. He joined the Bahujan Samaj Party in the year 2016 and since then he has been an active member of the party.
  • Akash Anand is the son of Mayawati’s younger brother Anand Kumar. He is often seen in party meetings with Mayawati. Akash’s name was also included in the List of star campaigners during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.

    Akash Anand with Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav in a rally
    Akash Anand with Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav in a rally
  • His father, Anand Kumar, was made the vice president of BSP for “non-political” affairs. But he had to step down from the post to avoid allegations of nepotism and dynastic politics. [1]The Quint
  • After his MBA from London, he returned to India in 2015 and has been handling his father’s business since then.
  • He made his first official public appearance with Mayawati in 2016 when he went to Saharanpur with her. He also shared the stage with Mayawati during her Meerut Rally in 2017.
  • On 14 May 2016, he was appointed as the Director of DJT Financial Services Privat Limited. Later, on 24 January 2017, he was appointed as MD of DJT Corporation and Investments Private Limited.
  • When Mayawati was banned from campaigning by the Election Commission of India for 2 days, Akash Anand came forth, took the mantle and addressed a joint “Mahagathbandhan” rally at the Kothi Meena Bazar Ground in Agra on 16 April 2019.

  • Mayawati announced Akash Anand as her successor on 10 December 2023. [2]India Today However, on 7 May 2024, she removed him as her political heir and party’s National Coordinator, citing he was not mature enough to hold these portfolios. On 23 June 2024, Mayawati again appointed him BSP national coordinator and named him her political successor. [3]NDTV
  • Here’s an interesting video about his biography:

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