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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.
"I Love PM Modi Too Much": Chirag Paswan Reaffirms Unwavering Loyalty to NDA Alliance in Bihar Elections
Nov 10, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has declared his unshakeable loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Bihar elections. Referring to himself as Modi's "Hanuman," Paswan dismissed speculation about potential post-poll realignments, emphasizing his party's historical commitment to pre-election alliances. His statements come as the NDA faces crucial electoral challenges in northern Bihar strongholds, with 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet contesting in the upcoming second phase.