Upendra Kushwaha

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Encephalitis outbreak: Kushwaha announces 'Nitish Hatao, Bhavishya Bachao' rally

Kushwaha, a former ally of the BJP, has been demanding Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's resignation over recent encephalitis deaths in Muzaffarpur.

30 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Nearly 140 children have lost their lives due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in the state since June 1, of which 127 died in Muzaffarpur district alone, state health department sources said. (Photo: AP)

Kushwaha holds Nitish responsible for children's deaths; demands his resignation

‘Either you act or resign from post of CM, failing which RLSP would hit the roads to expose him (Nitish) for his failures,’ Kushwaha said.

23 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

Kushwaha was talking to reporters after a meeting of his party to discuss the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

‘Nitish Kumar will betray you,’ Kushwaha warns BJP

Kushwaha, however, extended his support to Kumar for getting special category status accorded to Bihar.

03 Jun 2019 10:10 AM

In the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, the RLSP contested five seats in alliance with the RJD, the Congress and two other small outfits. The party, however, lost all five seats to its rivals, including Karakat and Ujiyarpur, from where Kushwaha himself had contested. (Photo: AP)

Jolt to Kushwaha's RLSP, all 3 of its legislators join JD(U)

The RLSP legislators had earlier revolted against Kushwaha's decision to snap ties with NDA and join Mahagathbandhan.

26 May 2019 5:37 PM

The Election Commission here has issued a release denying these reports and asserting the EVMs at Saran were meant for training the personnel involved in counting. (Photo: File)

Blood may spill on streets if results are manipulated: Upendra Kushwaha

'The NDA must take care that things do not reach a flashpoint,' Upendra Kushwaha said.

21 May 2019 7:09 PM

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (Photo: ANI)

Four ministers in fray from Bihar

Patna Sahib is considered a BJP stronghold as it has five out of six MLAs in the constituency.

19 May 2019 12:36 AM

Three phases of ongoing elections are already over in Bihar with four phases remaining on April 29, May 6, 12 and 19. (Photo: File)

'BJP is like Sita who smokes cigarette backstage': Upendra Kushwaha

Kushwaha was earlier a minister in the BJP-led NDA government until his party pulled out of the coalition in December 2018.

25 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

Senior leaders of the Congress were in talks with Grand Alliance or Mahagathbandhan comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP), Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular, Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) to iron out last-minute differences. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha polls: Grand alliance seals Bihar deal, RJD gets 20, Cong 9

RLSP gets 5, HAM 3, VIP 3; Sharad to fight under RJD symbol.

23 Mar 2019 12:34 AM

'Nobody is angry. All have been taken on board and things are being settled amicably. All Grand Alliance constituents will fight as a team and we will win all the 40 seats in the state,' Singh asserted. (Photo: File)

Congress to announce Bihar grand alliance candidates on Sunday

Bihar Cong campaign committee chairman did not reveal how many seats the respective constituents of the grouping are going to get.

15 Mar 2019 8:44 AM

In Bihar, RJD to contest on 21 seats, Cong gets 11

While the Congress was keen to contest around 15 seats, the RJD was firm that it could not give it more than 11 seats.

14 Mar 2019 7:25 AM

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha. (Photo: PTI)

Ousted RLSP leader claims 'Upendra Kushwaha' charged him Rs 90 lakh for LS ticket

Pradeep Mishra announced he would join the ruling JD(U) shortly.

12 Mar 2019 8:12 PM

RLSP leaders may switch to Nitish Kumar’s camp

RLSP leader Jitendra Nath dismissed Nagmani’s allegations.

12 Mar 2019 2:39 AM

A file photo of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav with other grand alliance leaders in Patna.

Grand alliance to take call on Bihar seats by weekend

Sources said that the RJD has offered 10 seats to the Congress and wants to keep 20-22 of 40 LS seats in Bihar.

13 Feb 2019 3:07 AM

Various 'Grand-Alliance" partners, including Telugu Desam Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal, also extended support to the bandh. (Photo: file)

RLSP observes Bihar bandh over police action during Jan Akrosh Rally

The police lathi-charge on party chief Upendra Kushwaha and other political leaders during its Jan Akrosh Rally

04 Feb 2019 5:19 PM

Rahul is expected to announce another election sop from the rally, as he did at the Kisan Aabhar Rally in Raipur when he announced a universal basic income for the poor, a source in the Congress Party said. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Rahul Gandhi to address 'Jan Akanksha Rally' at Patna's Gandhi Maidan today

Besides Rahul, opposition leaders like Tejasvi Yadav, Upendra Kushwaha and Sharad Yadav will also address the rally.

03 Feb 2019 2:27 PM

RLSP chief said he and his colleagues sustained injuries during lathi-charge and accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of orchestrating it. (Photo: ANI)

RLSP chief Kushwaha injured in police lathi-charge, blames CM Nitish

Kushwaha was the ally of Nitish Kumar government a few months back.

02 Feb 2019 5:38 PM

The meeting was attended, among others, by AICC in-charge for Bihar Shaktisinh Gohil, BPCC president Madan Mohan Jha, former Chief Minister and HAM president Jitan Ram Manjhi and Arjun Rai of the LJD founded by Sharad Yadav besides these two leaders. (Photo: PTI | File)

Tejashwi, Kushwaha slam Nitish Kumar for using foul language

Kumar had mocked and it was picking up people from the roadside (sadak par se logon ko utha ke shaamil kar lete hain).

08 Jan 2019 9:13 AM

The first meeting of Bihar’s opposition to discuss the 2019 Lok Sabha polls will be held at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s house in Patna on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Grand Alliance’s first meeting on seat sharing at Tejashwi’s house today

Leaders of Alliance have been stating that public announcement about seat-sharing arrangements will be made only after Jan 14.

07 Jan 2019 8:05 AM

He was referring to an exercise undertaken by Nitish Kumar during the 2015 assembly polls when in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modis DNA remark he had sent samples of nails and hair of Biharis to New Delhi. (Photo: File)

Would ensure educational reforms if grand alliance wins power: Kushwaha

Kushwaha had suggested drastic proposals like recruitment of teachers through SPSC, making 75 per cent attendance mandatory for students.

27 Dec 2018 9:13 AM

Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha (Photo: File)

More parties in NDA fold begin to flex their muscle

Both Apna Dal (Sonelal) and SBSP have alleged that the BJP leadership wasn’t giving due respect and due share to them.

27 Dec 2018 1:56 AM

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