Archive · 2 Jan 2026
BJP's Brahmin MLAs raise concerns over representation in UP
In Uttar Pradesh, some Brahmin leaders in the BJP party are upset because they feel they don't have enough important jobs in the government and the party.
They say that people from the OBC community have more power.
The OBC community has 20 ministers in the government, which is about 37% of the total.
But Brahmins, who make up about 12-14% of the population, don't have as many important jobs.
Some people think the BJP is trying to keep the peace by giving equal power to Brahmins and Thakurs, another community.
The BJP also has leaders from other communities like Dalits and Vaishyas.
Experts say the BJP is focusing on OBCs but also trying to make sure no one community feels left out.
BJP's Brahmin MLAs in Uttar Pradesh express concerns over inadequate representation in the party and government.
OBC community holds 12 key positions in the BJP state unit, including State President and Organisation General Secretary.
Yogi government's council of ministers has 20 OBC ministers, approximately 37% of the total.
Brahmins, constituting 12-14% of UP's population, feel marginalized in both the organization and government.
BJP's strategy aims to balance power between upper castes, preventing resentment and maintaining social cohesion.
- Who
- BJP's Brahmin MLAs in Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Raised concerns over inadequate representation in the party and government
- When
- Recently, following a meeting called by BJP Brahmin MLA P N Pathak
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Brahmins feel marginalized compared to OBCs and other communities in terms of political power and representation
- OBC representation in BJP state unit
- 12 key positions, including State President and Organisation General Secretary
- OBC ministers in Yogi government
- 20 out of 54 (37%)
- Brahmin population in UP
- 12-14%
- Thakur representation in BJP state unit
- 7 out of 45 key office-bearers (15%)
- Thakur ministers in Yogi cabinet
- 7 out of 54 (13%)
- Dalit representation in BJP state unit
- 8 key positions (18%)
- Dalit ministers in Yogi cabinet
- 7 out of 54 (13%)