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Upendra Kushwaha was another strong player to have quit NDA, the Opposition feels that he can bring about 5 per cent Koeri votes to the grand alliance.

BJP, allies eye 40 Bihar seats, work up cadre

According to political analysts here, BJP is aware of the fact that extensive negative campaign launched by the RJD may harm the NDA.

22 Dec 2018 1:38 AM

Congress leader Ahmed Patel made the announcement while addressing a press conference in the national capital. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Opposition gets boost in Bihar as Upendra Kushwaha joins UPA

Kushwaha lauded Rahul Gandhi for coming to the aid of farmers and youths and said the Congress President does what he says.

21 Dec 2018 1:03 AM

‘For people of Bihar’: Ex-NDA ally Upendra Kushwaha on joining grand alliance

This comes a week after RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha quit the BJP-lead alliance complaining of 'arrogance'.

20 Dec 2018 4:29 PM

Kushwaha also said that Rahul Gandhi has developed his 'personality' and people are looking towards him as an option for replacing Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

Arrogance of BJP, Nitish Kumar the reasons behind leaving NDA: Kushwaha

In a scathing attack on Bihar government, Upendra Kushwaha said that it has completely failed to fulfill the expectations of people.

19 Dec 2018 2:03 PM

Kushwaha, who has so far kept his cards close to his chest, is expected to side with the opposition alliance comprising the RJD and the Congress. (Photo: File)

'Jumlebaazi exposed': Kushwaha on BJP's defeat in Assembly polls

Kushwaha congratulated Congress president Rahul Gandhi for the victory in three states in Assembly polls.

12 Dec 2018 9:15 AM

‘Betrayed’ RLSP chief quits NDA, Modi government

Meanwhile, the RLSP leader also targeted the Modi government for disappointing other backward classes (OBCs).

11 Dec 2018 12:54 AM

Now, AGP threatens to quit NDA

Asks Shah to clarify BJP’s stand on Assam Citizenship Bill.

11 Dec 2018 12:06 AM

Kushwaha move to cut ties with NDA might split RLSP

Rumblings are likely in Upendra Kushwaha’s RLSP as two of his party’s MLA Lalan Paswan and Sudhanshu Shekhar may join Nitish Kumar camp.

11 Dec 2018 12:06 AM

The RLSP may join hands with the opposition, which includes Lalu Prasad’s RJD and the Congress. (Photo: File)

RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha resigns as Union minister: report

The decision comes a day ahead of the Winter Session, over seat sharing for the Lok Sabha polls.

10 Dec 2018 1:02 PM

Kushwaha, the Minister of State for HRD, alleged that request for land for setting up the school in Devkund area of the district had been sent to the state government four months ago, but there has been no headway in this regard so far. (Photo: File)

Kushwaha goes on fast to protest over Nitish govt's 'failed' school project

Upendra Kushwaha said that because of the Nitish Kumar government's non-cooperative attitude, the Kendriya Vidyala project is stuck.

09 Dec 2018 9:11 AM

RLSP chief Upendra Kushwaha defers plan to quit NDA

Kushwaha is considered a strong Koeri leader with the backing of around 10 per cent voters in Bihar.

07 Dec 2018 4:34 AM

There has been unease within Upendra Kushwaha camp after BJP president Amit Shah in October announced that his party would contest on an equal number of seats with JD(U) in Bihar. (Photo: File | PTI)

Upendra Kushwaha to decide today on whether RLSP will leave NDA

'BJP has been using the temple issue to polarize its voters ahead of 2019 general elections,' Upendra Kushwaha said.

06 Dec 2018 9:17 AM

Upendra Kushwaha questions education system in Bihar

RLSP Chief also questioned JD (U) leaders for mocking at his 25 point charter of demand for improvement of the education system.

04 Dec 2018 1:06 AM

Kushwaha made a statement to this effect on Saturday night while talking to a local news channel amid speculations that he might announce his exit from the NDA, in the wake of the BJP giving a cold shoulder to his ultimatum for finalising seat-sharing by November 30. (Photo: File)

RLSP chief Kushwaha mocked by JD(U) over 25-point charter of demands

'Ready to forgive and forget, the insults heaped on me personally and the shortchanging of my party on the issue of seats,' Kushwaha said.

02 Dec 2018 6:40 PM

Union Minister and RLSP leader Upendra Kushwaha (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Will decide on NDA split soon, says Upendra Kushwaha

Sources said that the BJP-JD(U) are likely to fight from 17 seats each and Mr Paswan’s LJP may get six seats if RLSP decides to quit NDA.

02 Dec 2018 2:13 AM

Kushwaha to announce next move at December 6 rally

There is a buzz that Mr Kushwaha, who had given the BJP an ultimatum to resolve the issue of seat sharing among NDA partners by November 30.

01 Dec 2018 12:39 AM

Kushwaha had on November 17 had asked the BJP to reach a consensus over seat-sharing agreement. (Photo: File)

Ignored by Amit Shah, RSLP chief to take call on alliance with NDA soon

Rashtriya Lok Samata Party chief will take the decision at a meeting of party office bearers scheduled for early December.

28 Nov 2018 11:12 AM

Stop riding in 2 boats: Chirag Paswan tells Upendra Kushwaha

A day earlier Upendra Kushwaha had said that he wants PM Narendra Modi to return in 2019 but “will not tolerate insult against the party”.

27 Nov 2018 2:59 AM

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is striving to attract the RLSP, an NDA ally, towards the Mahagathandhan in Bihar ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Grand alliance too hit by seat-sharing trouble

The RJD is eyeing the biggest share out of 40 LS seats for itself. The Cong may get 10 and the rest may go to other allies.

27 Nov 2018 1:00 AM

The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief had Saturday sought the prime minister's intervention to resolve the seat-sharing issue in Bihar NDA. (Photo: File)

Want Modi to return as PM, but 'will not tolerate insult' against party: Kushwaha

Kushwaha, in his series of tweets, did not mention the issue of seat sharing, but demanded 'justice and respect'.

26 Nov 2018 10:45 AM

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