Upendra Kushwaha
Former Minister of State for Human Resource Development, India
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Upendra Kumar Singh, commonly known as Upendra Kushwaha is an Indian politician, and a former Member of Bihar Legislative Council and Bihar Legislative Assembly. He has also served as Minister of State for Human Resources and Development in the Government of India. Kushwaha is a former Member of Parliament (MP) from the Karakat constituency in Rohtas district, Bihar, and a member of the Rajya Sabha. He was the leader of Rashtriya Samata Party (RSP), his own party, which merged into Janata Dal (United) (JDU) in 2009. Later, he formed Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP), which also merged with JD(U) in 2021. On 20 February 2023, Kushwaha resigned from all positions in Janata Dal (United) and formed his own party called Rashtriya Lok Morcha due to his political problems with JD(U) and Nitish Kumar. Kushwaha contested the Lok Sabha election of 2024 from Karakat constituency and finished at a distant third position. However, he was elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in August 2024.
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Upendra Kushwaha's exit may hurt Bihar CM Nitish as BJP goes fishing for JD-U weak linksWhen Upendra Kushwaha became a rebel, the JD-U leaders blamed the BJP, claiming that it has written the screenplay in which Kushwaha plays the role of a rebel leader.DNA - Published | |
Disgruntled JD(U) leader Upendra Kushwaha parts ways with Nitish, to float own outfit in BiharIndiaTimes - Published | |
Big blow to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U)Upendra Kushwaha also hinted that he will form a new political party in the state, adding that his supporters have authorised him to select a name and flag.DNA - Published | |
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Upendra Kushwaha holds meeting to discuss JD(U) prospects; not official, asserts party chiefIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Tried best to save JD(U)...' Upendra Kushwaha writes open letterIndiaTimes - Published | |
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