Round of meetings and murmur in the politics of Uttar Pradesh from Lucknow to Sultanpur


The politics of Uttar Pradesh always remains the center of discussion across the country for its unique and complex strategies, where it is not easy even for big political analysts to predict when which leader will meet whom and the equations will change overnight. Especially when it comes to preparations for the upcoming assembly elections, every small meeting or photo starts to have many political meanings. These days, a secret meeting in the capital Lucknow between a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA belonging to the famous Lambhua assembly seat of Sultanpur district and a senior leader of the opposition party has suddenly created a stir in the political circles. As soon as this meeting came to light, various kinds of discussions have started floating in the air and it is being speculated whether preparations are going on for a major upheaval in this important political field of Uttar Pradesh. There is a lot of talk about this meeting in the political circles, but the real inside story behind it is something else which tells about the political chessboard going on below the surface.

The deep and interesting meaning between ‘Parashuram ki Pratiksha’ and this political meeting

At the center of this entire discussion, the name of former BJP MLA from Lambhua seat of Sultanpur, Devmani Dwivedi, is coming to the fore, who recently met a top and influential leader of Samajwadi Party in Lucknow. As soon as a picture of this meeting went viral on social media and in political circles, the market of speculations became heated whether the former MLA was preparing to change sides or there was some other internal conflict brewing behind this. Political analysts are linking this to the upcoming castes and equations, because in this region the role of Brahmin voters and social organizations has always been considered most important in deciding the election results. However, when the context of this meeting is dug deeper, it comes to light that even though this meeting appears to be just a formal or courtesy call, its timing and political implications cannot be denied, because just before the elections, such meetings always serve to give a big message.

Former MLA Devmani Dwivedi’s stand and master plan regarding upcoming elections in the area

When various discussions intensified regarding this meeting, former MLA Devmani Dwivedi himself came forward and gave his clarification on this and explained the reasons behind this meeting. He said that it was purely a courtesy call, as the initial phase of his administrative career and responsibilities were related to the same senior leader’s home district, and he had met only to inquire about his health. Along with this, he also made it clear that he will contest the upcoming assembly elections from Lambhua assembly constituency at any cost. Interestingly, just a few days before meeting the opposition leader, he had also met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow in connection with a historic development work of the area and invited him. On one hand, the contact with the top leadership of the government and on the other hand, the meeting with the senior leader of the opposition camp, is an indication that the former MLA is keeping tough options open on all fronts to strengthen his ground.

All eyes are on ticket and organizational equations, will there be a tough contest in Lambhua?

Since the ticket was cut during the last assembly elections of 2022, the political developments in Lambhua have been quite interesting and full of ups and downs, where the rhetoric and activism of the leaders at the local level has remained constant. The former MLA clearly says that he is confident that the party will give him a chance, but if for some reason things do not work out, he will not shy away from going among the public and deciding his next step. He has strengthened his personal hold at the booth level over the years and has maintained his identity as a strong Brahmin face of the area. If we look at the caste equations of Lambhua seat, it is a tough challenge for every party to register victory here, where Kshatriya, Brahmin, Yadav and Dalit voters play a decisive role. Ultimately, amidst these closed door meetings of Lucknow and discussions related to ‘Parshuram’, it will be very exciting to see what new turn this political riot of Lambhua takes in the coming days and in whose favor the public will give its verdict.