Mayawati appoints younger nephew as BSP national convener

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati has appointed her younger nephew, Ishan Anand, as the party’s new national convener, The Hindu reported. The decision was announced at a meeting of the BSP’s national executive. The meeting was held at the party headquarters in Lucknow and was chaired by Mayawati.

The appointment places Anand in the role of national convener, according to the supplied information. No further details were provided about the responsibilities attached to the position or the date on which he will begin carrying them out. The available report does not explain why Mayawati selected Anand, whether he previously held a position in the party or who occupied the convener’s post before the appointment.

It also does not include statements from Mayawati, Anand or other members of the national executive. Details about the meeting’s other decisions, the party’s plans or the response to the appointment were not supplied.