The shoe that stole the spotlight: Mayawati is furious about her nephew's Gucci shoes being brought to center stage

BSP chief Mayawati on Thursday held a news briefing and attacked those who raised questions over induction of her family members into her party BSP and conversations around her nephew Akash Anand wearing expensive Gucci shoes. 

guesswork of her nephew being probable successor of Mayawati as BSP chief began after he was spotted accompanying Akhilesh Yav and Mayawati's crucial alliance meetings. 

Mayawati received criticism over conjectures of nepotism, speculation that her nephew will be joining her party. However, attention was inclined more towards his pricey Gucci footwear.

She also said that media is hand in gloves with her rivals and talks about her nephew shoes, "as though y bought it for him"

After doing some digging, Republic mand to get details of red fur Gucci loafers that may have been one that Anand was donning. Republic found out at fancy shoes, which appear to be similar to ones worn by Mayawati’s nephew, are priced at $940 that is approximately Rs. 66,823. 

A fuming Mayawati told reporters, "Inste of fighting us fairly, y are making absurd remarks against us and conspiring with help of some casteist and anti-Dalit TV channels. I will make Akash join BSP movement and give him a chance to learn”.

Twitter was quick to tice, immediately making Gucci shoes hero of family photo.