Is the work “writing code” or is it “solving problems for the business”? If it’s the latter, communicating with others in the organization and advocating for change in some direction (aka “politics”) is part of the work.
Politics is the art of communication and other tactic and strategies to gain (or influence those who have) power and control. Spending time embellishing accomplishments or simply making sure our own contributions get better visibility in order to access higher level of seniority is a common political tactic. No difference in merit or abilities or result, but effort to navigate and manipulate perceptions to get endorsement.
I could only deplore my entire life that national/state affairs are over taken by political moves rather than focus on change.It may be what attracted me to tech initially, as it seemed pretty immune to politics (it works or it doesn't). Yet, to my astonishment, politics is prevalent now, and it is even surprisingly difficult to not get objections when I dare to share that observation. At least thank you for sparing me whataboutism fallacious counter arguments.
TL-DR: communication isn't limited to being political.