Mayawati refutes illness claims, appears before media to dispel doubts

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Sunday said that recently expelled functionaries are spreading propaganda that she is unwell, and therefore, communicating even major decisions through social media.Mayawati said she was appearing before media persons to dispel doubts about her health and said that she was fine and actively engaged in party work.Mayawati cited a late-night call to her office by nephew Akash Anand as evidence that such claims were being circulated. "Around 10 pm on Saturday, Akash called at my Lucknow office and asked party in charge Alok Kumar, who was present there, whether I am unwell and how is my health. Alok Kumar told him that I was fine and occupied with organisational work,” she said.Mayawati said she was not sure whether Akash’s intention was right or wrong, but questioned why did he say that she should not be informed about the call.