Rashtriya Lok Morcha
Upendra Kushwaha Defends Son's Cabinet Appointment: Qualifications Over Family Connections in Bihar Politics
Nov 22, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha has defended his son Deepak Prakash's appointment to the Bihar Cabinet, emphasizing his qualifications as a computer engineer. Amid nepotism allegations, Kushwaha insisted ministerial eligibility should be based on capability rather than family background, taking an apparent dig at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. As the sole RLM minister in Nitish Kumar's government, Prakash's appointment represents Kushwaha's strategic move to secure his party's political future in Bihar.
Bhojpuri Superstar Pawan Singh's Strategic Importance in Bihar NDA Alliance Despite Past Rebellion
Sep 30, 2025 04:38 pm CST
This analysis explores why the NDA is pursuing Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh despite his history of rebellion against the BJP. The article examines how Singh's potential alliance with Upendra Kushwaha's party could reshape caste equations in Bihar's crucial Shahabad region, potentially strengthening the NDA against the RJD-led Grand Alliance in upcoming elections. Singh's massive fan following and influence over the Rajput vote bank make him a strategic asset worth pursuing despite past betrayals.