8 months ago
BJP Faces Brahmin MLA Discontent in UP
In Uttar Pradesh, some Brahmin members of the ruling BJP party had a private meeting to talk about how they feel left out in the party.
Over 25 MLAs attended this meeting at one of their colleague's homes.
They discussed how other groups in the party seem to have more power and influence than Brahmins.
The BJP leaders were not happy about this meeting and warned the MLAs not to do such things again.
The opposition Samajwadi Party saw this as a chance to invite unhappy Brahmin members to join their party instead.
The BJP says they believe in unity and not in dividing people by caste or family.
Over 25 BJP Brahmin MLAs held a private meeting in Lucknow to discuss their perceived neglect within the party.
The meeting was held at the residence of P N Pathak during the legislature’s winter session.
BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary reprimanded the MLAs, stating such activities are against party principles.
The Samajwadi Party invited disgruntled Brahmin MLAs to join their party, criticizing the BJP's handling of caste politics.
The MLAs expressed concerns about the lack of power and representation for Brahmins within the BJP.
- Who
- BJP Brahmin MLAs and BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary
- What
- A meeting of BJP Brahmin MLAs in UP raised concerns about caste representation and power sharing
- Where
- Lucknow, at the residence of P N Pathak
- When
- December 23, during the legislature’s winter session
- Why
- To discuss the perceived neglect of Brahmin leaders within the party
Key facts
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- MLAs Involved
- Over 25 Brahmin MLAs
- Meeting Location
- Lucknow residence of P N Pathak
- Date of Meeting
- December 23
- BJP State President
- Pankaj Chaudhary
- Opposition Party
- Samajwadi Party (SP)
- SP Spokesperson
- Shivpal Singh Yadav
Quotes
Upendra Kushwaha
Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha member
“Who told you that they didn’t come to the Litti Party?”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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