political appointments
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.
BJP's Strategic Appointments: Heavyweight Poll Managers for Bihar, Bengal, and Tamil Nadu Elections
Sep 25, 2025 09:57 pm CST
The BJP under JP Nadda's leadership has made significant strategic appointments for upcoming elections in Bihar, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav, and Baijayant Panda will lead campaign efforts in these states, bringing organizational expertise and central leadership alignment to minimize regional factionalism ahead of critical 2025-2026 assembly elections.