Prem Prakash, Vijay Kumar, Aseem Arun, and Brijlal were prominent figures during the BSP government. They have all transitioned to the BJP. Controversies arose during their tenure regarding their approach to Dalit issues and advancing the Bahujan Mission.
Despite claims of being political pundits, bureaucrats often excel in gauging political trends. Former Uttar Pradesh Police officer Prem Prakash, who recently joined the BJP, exemplifies this. He’s not the first officer to join the BJP during an election period.
Prior to Prem Prakash, the recently retired former DGP Vijay Kumar had also aligned with the BJP. Asim Arun, the Police Commissioner of Kanpur during the 2022 elections, became a BJP candidate, preceding Brijlal. These individuals were once favored by the Mayawati government and proponents of the Dalit agenda, but are now affiliated with the BJP. Prem Prakash’s entry into the BJP, following his retirement as ADG, comes at a time when the opposition alliance is critiquing the BJP’s stance on constitutional amendments.
