After Brahmin MLAs huddle, balance of community power in UP BJP comes to the fore

Lucknow, Jan. 2 -- : Amidst the political tussle following the meeting of BJP's Brahmin MLAs in Uttar Pradesh, figures from the organisation and the government indicate that the position of Brahmins within the ruling party and the government is still not as strong as it should be.

This claim, however, comes from some office-bearers and MPs within the organisation. According to them, Brahmins have been systematically marginalised in the government and the organisation.

A current MP from Uttar Pradesh, speaking to this reporter, said, "The BJP's organisational structure clearly shows the dominance of the OBC community. Twelve OBC leaders hold key positions in the state unit, including State President Pankaj Chaudhary and Organisation Genera...