Three MLAs of Rashtriya Lok Morcha had recently met BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin. When the picture of these MLAs surfaced with Nitin Nabin, discussions started that there could be a split in Upendra Kushwaha’s party. Meanwhile, Upendra Kushwaha’s first reaction has come on this.

On Friday (December 26, 2025) Upendra Kushwaha was in Sasaram. Journalists asked him questions about this, to which he replied that there is no question of any kind of disunity in his party. While giving advice to the journalists, he said that you do not have any valid questions which can be answered.

In fact, its three MLAs Rameshwar Kumar Mahato, Madhav Anand and Alok Singh did not attend the party’s Litti-Chokha party organized in Patna two days ago. On this, Upendra Kushwaha replied that this is not an issue to be discussed about. He rejected the question of break in Rashtriya Lok Morcha and said that such questions are being asked unnecessarily.

Today (Friday) he was meeting common people in Sasaram council. During this, he said the above things in response to the questions of journalists. Let us tell you that there are a total of four MLAs in Rashtriya Lok Morcha. There is news of resentment regarding three MLAs while one MLA is Snehlata, wife of Upendra Kushwaha.

What could be the reason for the breakup in the party?

It is noteworthy that Upendra Kushwaha’s son Deepak Prakash is currently a minister in the government. He is neither an MLC nor an MLA. In such a situation, there is resentment among other MLAs of the party. Now if three of the four MLAs separate, then Kushwaha’s party will be isolated. Even though Kushwaha has called it an unnecessary question, there are many discussions in the political circles.

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It has been revealed through RTI on December 2 (2025) that many leaders of Bihar and Central Government are taking both salary and pension simultaneously. There are names of total eight leaders in it. Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha’s name is also there in this. He has given his response on this today (December 09, 2025).

Kushwaha has written in his X post, “Extremely baseless and fact-free news is being published/broadcast in the media about some former members of Bihar Assembly/Legislative Council taking pension. An incomplete information given under the Right to Information has been made the basis of the news.”

‘Only I took salary while in the House’

He said, “My name is also included in the said list. Therefore, I would like to make you aware of the truth about me, which is as follows – From the date of commencement of pension mentioned in the letter till now, no details have been given about who took the pension amount and when till now. I want to tell about myself that from the beginning till now, I have taken pension only during the period when I have not been a member of any House. While being in the House, I have taken salary only from there. The question of taking pension does not arise during that period.”

‘Can’t take salary and pension together’

Upendra Kushwaha further said, “Obviously today I am a member of the Rajya Sabha. Hence, I am taking salary from the Rajya Sabha. I am not taking pension from the Assembly/Legislative Council. The provision is also that you cannot simultaneously take the salary of any House and pension from anyone else. I am also following this rule 100 percent.”

Let us tell you that among the leaders whose names have appeared in RTI, names of Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey and Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav are also there. Apart from Upendra Kushwaha, names of Devesh Chandra Thakur, Lalan Kumar Saraf, Nitish Mishra and Sanjay Singh are also there.

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Deepak Prakash, son of RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha, has now become Panchayati Raj Minister in the NDA government. He has also taken charge. On the other hand, the opposition is cornering the NDA government on the appointment of ministers in the government, while on the other hand, another issue has started. It is about Deepak Prakash becoming a counting agent. Questions were already being raised regarding this on RJD as well as on social media, but now Tej Pratap Yadav has raised the issue.

National President of Janashakti Janata Dal Tej Pratap Yadav wrote from his X handle last Sunday (November 23, 2025) night, “Deepak Prakash became the counting agent of the independent candidate Ramayan Paswan who had confiscated the security deposit in Sasaram. He became a minister in the Nitish government without contesting the elections. Isn’t it the magic of Modi-Nitish?”

Deepak Prakash, who became the counting agent of the independent candidate Ramnarayan Paswan, who got the security deposit confiscated in Sasaram, became a minister in the Nitish government without contesting the elections. Isn’t it the magic of Modi-Nitish?#janshaktijantadal #Bihar pic.twitter.com/nYXl7Ee69z

— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) November 23, 2025

RJD had raised the question before Tej Pratap

Before Tej Pratap Yadav, the same question was asked from RJD’s handle on 22nd November. It was written, “Deepak Prakash, who got the security deposit confiscated in Sasaram, became the counting agent of independent candidate Ramayan Paswan and became a minister in the Nitish government without contesting elections. Isn’t it the magic of Modi-Nitish? What kind of development is needed in Bihar now?”

Now understand what is the whole matter

About 22 candidates had contested from Sasaram assembly constituency in the 2025 assembly elections. Ramayan Paswan’s counting agent, who contested as an independent candidate, was Deepak Prakash, son of RLMO supremo Upendra Kushwaha, who is now the Panchayati Raj Minister. Ramayan Paswan got the election symbol Baby Walker. He got 327 votes. The bail was confiscated.

On the other hand, the biggest thing is that Deepak Prakash was sitting as an agent on the RO table to count his 327 votes, about which questions are now being raised. Not only this, his mother Snehlata Kushwaha had also contested elections from this assembly constituency. She has also won. After Deepak became a minister, his ID card issued by RO during the elections is going viral on social media. Now Tej Pratap has also shared this.

Counting agent means that person who remains ready at the counting table on the counting day as a representative of the candidate in the counting hall. Most of the big political parties appoint their own counting agents. The pass is made with the signature of the returning officer. In such a situation, the question is that when Deepak Prakash’s mother Snehlata was contesting elections in Sasaram, then why did he become the agent of an independent candidate named Ramayan Paswan?

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Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar at Gandhi Maidan in Patna on Thursday (20 November). Along with Nitish Kumar, who became the Chief Minister for the 10th time, 26 ministers also took the oath of office and secrecy. This time many new faces have been included in the cabinet, in which a person who did not contest in this election has also been made a minister, his name is Deepak Prakash.

You may not know Deepak Prakash directly, but everyone knows his father very well. Deepak Prakash is the son of prominent leader of Bihar Upendra Kushwaha. Upendra Kushwaha is known for his ‘Lav-Kush’ equation, which links the OBC Kurmi and OBC Kushwaha (Koeri) groups together. These classes have a good population in Bihar and Kushwaha is one of the most influential leaders of this community.

Upendra Kushwaha gave a chance to his son

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), as an ally of NDA, won four out of six seats in this election. Despite this, Upendra Kushwaha left his MLAs for the post of minister and gave the opportunity to his son Deepak Prakash, who is currently not a member of any House. He will have to become a member of the Legislative Council or Assembly within the next six months.

On which seats did RLM win?

RLM won Bajpatti, Madhubani, Sasaram and Dinara seats. In Bajpatti, Rameshwar Kumar Mahato won by 3395 votes, in Madhubani, Madhav Anand won by 20,552 votes, in Sasaram, Upendra Kushwaha’s wife Snehlata won by a margin of more than 25 thousand votes and in Dinara, Alo Kumar Singh won by 10,834 votes.

Laddus in both hands of Upendra Kushwaha

Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha formed the new party on 20 February 2023. RLM, contesting assembly elections for the first time, has got a ministerial post in Nitish cabinet. Upendra Kushwaha has established his son Deepak Prakash on the political stage by making him a minister, while his wife will remain active with her victory in the assembly.

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Assembly elections are going to be held in Bihar after Chhath. After the announcement of the dates, there is continuous discussion among the parties on the distribution of seats. The demands of the party leaders are such that everything is being resolved. This is the reason why neither the India Alliance nor the NDA have yet made any official announcement regarding seat sharing. However, the formula for seat sharing is almost considered fixed. Seats have also been fixed for the parties included in NDA.

According to the news being received quoting reliable sources, JDU will play the role of elder brother in NDA. JDU can get 102 seats. BJP will be at second place. Bharatiya Janata Party can contest on 101 seats. On the other hand, BJP leaders are trying to convince Chirag Paswan. It is believed that his party LJP (Ram Vilas) can be given 26 seats. Whereas Manjhi’s party HAM can be given 7 seats and Upendra Kushwaha’s party Rashtriya Lok Morcha can be given 7 seats.

Chirag gets more offers along with this

According to the information received so far, there is a dilemma regarding some seats. It is almost certain that Chirag will not be given less than 25 seats. If Chirag gets 25 seats then BJP can fight on 102. That means JDU and BJP can contest equal number of seats. A leader of Chirag’s party said that a list of 26 seats has been given by them. However, BJP has also offered one MLC and one Rajya Sabha seat to Chirag Paswan.

Let us tell you that on Tuesday (October 07, 2025), senior BJP leaders Dharmendra Pradhan, Vinod Tawde and Mangal Pandey had met Chirag Paswan at his residence in Delhi. It is believed that discussions have been held regarding the screws getting stuck on the seats. On the other hand, there is news that Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha have also agreed on seven seats each. If seen, BJP is trying to completely satisfy its allies in Bihar. At the same time, Uttar Pradesh government minister Omprakash Rajbhar is also claiming from NDA. Now it has to be seen how their adjustment happens or not.