As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw near, the political tension surrounding caste politics is becoming more pronounced. Recently, a conference of the Lodhi community took place in Lucknow, where several leaders, including MPs, MLAs, and ministers affiliated with the Lodhi caste, participated. This conference aimed to communicate important messages to the BJP regarding the balance of caste representation within the party, especially in light of the growing political rivalry between BJP legislators Brijbhushan Rajput from the Lodhi community and minister Swatantra Dev Singh from the Kurmi community.

The timing of the Lodhi community's conference is crucial, as there has been escalating discussion about the political clash between Brijbhushan Rajput and Swatantra Dev Singh, who represents the Kurmi community. Both of these communities are seen as key support bases for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. While the Lodhi community has been a core voting group for the BJP since the era of Kalyan Singh, the Kurmi community is perceived as a new potential base for the party's social engineering strategies. The emerging political dynamic of Kurmi versus Lodhi is becoming a significant source of tension for the BJP as it seeks to maintain its influence in the state.

In this contentious environment, the BJP must navigate the complexities of caste politics as it prepares for the upcoming elections. The party's ability to balance the interests of both the Lodhi and Kurmi communities will be critical for its electoral success. This ongoing rivalry highlights the challenges faced by the BJP in managing its diverse voter base while trying to consolidate power in a highly competitive political landscape.