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The issue of Dalit politics has once again started heating up in the politics of Uttar Pradesh before the 2027 assembly elections. Former Union Minister Kaushal Kishore, one of the big Dalit faces of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has announced a self-respect rally in Lucknow on 13 September. Political eyes are fixed on this rally to be held under the banner of Pasi Mahasangh. The reason is not only the rally, but also Kaushal Kishore's recent attitude and the signals made by him on social media. Now the discussion is whether Kaushal Kishore will raise his voice by staying in Bharatiya Janata Party or will take any big political decision in the coming days.

Former Union Minister Kaushal Kishore said that his son Vikas Kishore will contest the elections this time. He said that Vikas has been working continuously in the party and has also played responsibilities in the Scheduled Caste Morcha. The final decision on the ticket has to be taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Kaushal Kishore made it clear that he and his wife will not contest the elections this time.

Kaushal Kishore's political influence is also important because he has been an MP from Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency twice and has held the responsibility of a minister in the Central Government. His wife Jayadevi Kaushal is a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA. In such a situation, the impact of Kaushal Kishore's attitude is not being limited to personal politics only. Due to the strong presence of Pasi community in Mohanlalganj area, the rally of September 13 is being kept an eye on the Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition.

Preparing to give a big message from the stage

Kaushal Kishore's proposed self-respect rally will be held on September 13 at 10 am at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Dubagga, Lucknow. The rally is being organized under the banner of Pasi Mahasangh. Kaushal Kishore has not only called it a program of personal honour, but has also linked it to social and employee issues. He says that the question of self-respect of employees to contract and outsourcing arrangements will also be raised. He has raised the demand to end the contracting and outsourcing system. The rally is said to be dedicated to the principles of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

After Malihabad, now a big show of strength in Lucknow

In the background of Kaushal Kishore's activism, the controversy over the previous Swabhiman rally in Malihabad is also important. Kaushal Kishore had alleged that pressure was created regarding his program and steps were taken to security arrangements. He has also agitated with his MLA wife Jayadevi Kaushal regarding the historical gate of Malhi Pasi, which settled in Malihabad. This is the reason why now the rally of September 13 is being seen as a platform to show political strength among the Pasi community instead of just a social event.

'The ball has gone as high as it was supposed to go… now it is coming down'

A statement by Kaushal Kishore has made this entire incident more interesting. He wrote on social media, 'Today I was talking to a friend and he said that the ball has gone as high as it was supposed to go, now it is coming down. The speed of descent also increases. No one can reduce the speed of the ball's fall.

Kaushal Kishore did not take the name of any leader or organization in this post, but amid his recent statements and complaints of his being ignored in the party, political implications are being drawn from it.

Dissatisfaction with the organization came out openly

Kaushal Kishore has also raised questions regarding the functioning of the organization. He says that the grassroots and loyal workers of the party are not being heard at many places. He also said that if the organization deviates from its core principles and ideology, its downfall is certain. These statements of his are being seen as a sign of growing resentment within the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Discussion of leaving BJP but reason not clear

After Kaushal Kishore's statements, speculations about his leaving Bharatiya Janata Party and joining Samajwadi Party have definitely intensified. Till now he has not announced joining any other party. He has described himself as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has not made a clear announcement of separation from the party. In such a situation, the self-respect rally of September 13 can answer many questions. Will this be a display of Kaushal Kishor's strength while remaining within the Bharatiya Janata Party? Will any big message be given to the party leadership from the platform of Pasi community? Will the picture be clear about Kaushal Kishore's next political move after the rally? At present it is certain that the statement 'the ball is coming down' and the self-respect rally of 13 September has increased the political temperature from Lucknow to Mohanlalganj.