Pankaj Chaudhary, the newly appointed BJP president of Uttar Pradesh, visited Raja Bhaiya on October 18. Their meeting was described as a courteous interaction and demonstrated mutual respect between the leaders. Raja Bhaiya has been an influential political figure in Kunda since 1993 and has maintained his independent political identity. The Jansatta Dal Loktantrik currently holds two MLA seats in the region, sharing its strength with the Congress.