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  RLM MLA Rameshwar Mahato rebels against Upendra Kushwaha, party faces internal revolt

  Bihar | December 12, 2025 16:10 IST

  Taking to social media, Rameshwar Mahato said, "Success in politics is achieved not only through speeches, but also through true intentions and strong policies."

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  NDA Bihar manifesto 2025: One crore jobs, free electricity and major infra projects among promises

  Bihar | October 31, 2025 23:49 IST

  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and BJP polls in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan were present at the NDA's Sankalp Patra launch event. Other leaders in attendance included Jitan Ram Manjhi, Chirag Paswan, Upendra Kushwaha and Samrat Choudhary.

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  Upendra Kushwaha gets assurance on MLC, Rajya Sabha seats as Chirag Paswan retains Mahua: Sources

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 15:50 IST

  As the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 draw near, the political landscape continues to evolve with key developments, including Chirag Paswan's LJP (RV) securing the Mahua seat and Upendra Kushwaha being promised key political appointments.

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  Upendra Kushwaha's first reaction on Bihar logjam after meeting Amit Shah: 'Hope tensions...'

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 14:12 IST

  He expressed confidence that the NDA government will be formed in Bihar. Kushwaha stated that they deliberated with Amit Shah and hope there will be no difficulties ahead. He said that discussions were also held regarding the Mahua seat, where he intends to field his son.

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  NDA seat-sharing tussle: Kushwaha says 'nothing is well' in alliance, to meet Amit Shah in Delhi

  Bihar | October 15, 2025 8:24 IST

  The friction stems from a disagreement over seat allocation, particularly concerning the Mahua Assembly constituency. Originally, the seat was reportedly earmarked for Kushwaha. However, new reports suggest it may be allocated to Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).

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  Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh returns to NDA fold, meets Upendra Kushwaha ahead of Bihar polls

  Bihar | September 30, 2025 13:02 IST

  Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh may step into active politics once again by contesting the Bihar Assembly elections. After his meeting with BJP's Vinod Tawde and RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha in Delhi, the BJP has confirmed that Singh will play an active role as a party leader in the upcoming polls.

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  Bihar MP Upendra Kushwaha receives death threats allegedly from Lawrence Bishnoi gang

  Bihar | June 20, 2025 9:17 IST

  Notably, the calls came just as the Rajya Sabha MP was preparing to leave Patna for Siwan, where he is scheduled to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event on Friday.

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  Upendra Kushwaha, RLM chief, nominated to Rajya Sabha as NDA candidate from Bihar

  India | July 02, 2024 15:01 IST

  Following his nomination to the Upper House of Parliament, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent NDA leaders from Bihar.

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  Karakat Election Results 2024: CPI-ML candidate defeats Pawan Singh and Upendra Kushwaha

  Bihar | June 04, 2024 21:22 IST

  Karakat Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Established in the delimitation of 2008, comprising three assembly segments each of Rohtas and Aurangabad districts, Karakat has, so far, always voted for the BJP-led NDA, which is backing former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha this time.

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  Pawan Singh, Bhojpuri star, to contest Lok Sabha polls from Bihar's Karakat against Upendra Kushwaha

  Bihar | April 10, 2024 16:53 IST

  Last month, Pawan Singh had said that time would tell if he would contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Earlier, he had declined to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from West Bengal's Asansol constituency after the BJP had named him in its first list of candidates.

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  Bihar: BJP offers MLC seat to 'miffed' Upendra Kushwaha day after NDA seat-sharing deal

  Bihar | March 20, 2024 19:30 IST

  Notably, Upendra Kushwaha had quit NDA ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, which he fought as a Mahagathbandhan ally drew nill. However, in 2014 as a part of NDA with its previous avatar Rashtriya Lok Samata Party won three seats.

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  Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lol Janata Dal renamed as Rashtriya Lok Morcha

  Bihar | February 18, 2024 23:44 IST

  Upendra Kushwaha said that the Rashtriya Lol Janata Dal has registered with the Election Commission under the name Rashtriya Lok Morcha.

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  Upendra Kushwaha, ex-JDU leader, calls on Nitish Kumar, congratulates him on becoming Bihar CM again

  Bihar | February 02, 2024 18:23 IST

  Janata Dal United (JDU) president Nitish Kumar was sworn in by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at Raj Bhavan, hours after he resigned from the Bihar Chief Minister's post.

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  Upendra Kushwaha, once an ally of Nitish Kumar, gets Y+ security cover

  India | March 09, 2023 12:48 IST

  A few days before leaving JDU, stones were pelted at the convoy of Upendra Kushwaha's vehicles while returning from a program near Arrah.

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  Disgruntled JD-U leader Upendra Kushwaha resigns, forms new party

  Bihar | February 20, 2023 14:52 IST

  The 62-year-old leader had merged his Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) with JD-U in March 2021, however, his relationship with Chief Minister and JD-U chief Nitish Kumar soured soon after.

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  Disgruntled JD(U) leader Upendra Kushwaha calls top heads meet amid rising rift with CM Nitish Kumar

  Bihar | February 05, 2023 19:51 IST

  According to Kushwaha, he has been alerting the incumbent chief minister about the foolhardy movements inside the party but Kumar has never bothered to look after his repeated alarms.

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  The war of words between Nitish Kumar and Upendra Kushwaha intensifies

  News | January 27, 2023 16:51 IST

  Bihar Politics: The war of words between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and JDU leader Upendra Kushwaha has intensified. On the statement of Nitish Kumar, Upendra Kushwaha said in a press conference today that he did not come to JDU but was called when the party became weak.

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  JD(U)'s Upendra Kushwaha asked to quit party by CM Nitish, leader demands 'stake' first

  Patna | January 27, 2023 11:36 IST

  Reacting on the Chief Minister's statement, Kushwaha demanded a "stake" but did not clarify on its nature or whether it was in the party or government.

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  Know: Will Upendra Kumar Join BJP ?

  News | January 21, 2023 21:58 IST

  It is difficult to say when what will happen in the politics of Bihar. Upendra Kushwaha, leader of Nitish's party and chairman of JDU Parliamentary Board, is seen preparing to play big.

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  Ramcharitmanas row: RJD, JD (U) take different stands over Chandrashekhar's remarks | READ

  India | January 14, 2023 20:00 IST

  Ramcharitmanas row: "The statement will directly benefit BJP. The topic he spoke on is an agenda of the BJP. Speaking on BJP's agenda means playing on their pitch. If we play there, who will benefit? BJP," Kushwaha said while talking to media.