Former BJP MP Dharmendra Kashyap Resigns, Several Supporters Follow Suit

Former BJP MP Dharmendra Kashyap has resigned from the party, accusing its organisation of sidelining backward communities and rewarding those who allegedly worked against it during the Lok Sabha elections.

Kashyap, who represented Aonla in Uttar Pradesh, announced his decision in a Facebook post on Friday, making public his resignation from the party’s primary and active membership. Several supporters holding different positions in the BJP also announced their resignations on social media following his move.

In his resignation letter addressed to the BJP’s national president, state president, regional president and district president, Kashyap raised questions about the party’s organisational functioning. He alleged that those accused of working against the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections had been given important positions, while backward and extremely backward communities had been denied due recognition and political representation.

He requested the party leadership to accept his resignation, saying these circumstances had left him disappointed with the organisation. His departure has stirred political activity in Bareilly district.

Kashyap Had Signalled Exit On October 6

Kashyap had hinted at leaving the BJP on October 6, when he posted “Tata, goodbye” on Facebook. He also changed his profile picture, which had featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On Friday, he published several posts on the social media platform before making his resignation public at around 5 pm.

In one post, he wrote, “Jod laga kar dekh lo, jo bhi jisko aata hai. Ghata kar humko dekh lo, phir kaun kahan reh jaata hai,” suggesting that his absence would reveal the significance of his contribution.

BJP Regional President Plays Down Political Speculation

BJP regional president Puran Lal Lodhi said Kashyap was a good friend and that the two had met after a long time. Lodhi had shared a photograph of their meeting on social media.

He described the meeting as a personal interaction and said it should not be interpreted politically.

Supporters Also Resign As Party Awaits Response

Following Kashyap’s announcement, several BJP members holding organisational positions posted their resignations on social media in support of the former MP.

The developments have triggered fresh uncertainty within the party’s local organisation. Neither the regional president nor the Aonla district president had issued an official response to Kashyap’s resignation at the time of reporting.

The BJP leadership’s response and Kashyap’s next political move remain unclear.