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Upendra Kushwaha Meets Nitish Kumar as Bihar RS Election Buzz Intensifies

RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna to discuss strategy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Kushwaha expressed the NDA's confidence in winning all five seats from Bihar, though the fifth seat may see a competitive contest. He also commented on the potential political entry of Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, calling it a positive development. The meeting has intensified political activity and speculation about a leadership change in the state.

Key Points: Bihar RS Polls: Kushwaha Meets Nitish, Discusses Strategy & Nishant's Entry

  • NDA confident of winning 5 RS seats
  • Strategy talks amid alliance consultations
  • Speculation on Nishant Kumar's political entry
  • Nitish's RS move sparks leadership change buzz
  • Close contest expected for fifth seat
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Upendra Kushwaha meets Nitish Kumar amid intensifying RS election buzz in Bihar

RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha meets CM Nitish Kumar ahead of Rajya Sabha polls, discusses strategy, Nishant Kumar's political entry, and NDA's seat prospects.

"If he spends more time in Delhi after entering the Rajya Sabha, people here will certainly feel his absence. - Upendra Kushwaha"

Patna, March 7

Political activity in Bihar has intensified ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with alliance partners engaging in consultations over strategy.

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the latter's residence in Patna on Saturday. Janata Dal (United) National Executive President Sanjay Jha was also present during the meeting.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Kushwaha said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is confident of winning all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar.

He said discussions among alliance partners are underway regarding the election strategy and that his meeting with the Chief Minister was part of that process.

Responding to questions about the possible political entry of Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, Kushwaha said he was the first leader to publicly suggest that Nishant should join politics.

According to him, Nishant Kumar's entry into public life could prove to be a positive development.

Commenting on Nitish Kumar's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, Kushwaha said people in Bihar might feel a sense of loss if the veteran leader becomes more active in national politics.

"Until now, he has been active in Bihar politics. If he spends more time in Delhi after entering the Rajya Sabha, people here will certainly feel his absence," Kushwaha said.

Nitish Kumar's nomination for the Rajya Sabha has fuelled speculation in political circles about a possible leadership change in the state.

The electoral arithmetic for the Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar is also drawing close attention.

The NDA currently has around 202 MLAs in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, which makes it certain to secure four seats comfortably.

However, the contest for the fifth seat is expected to be more competitive. Kushwaha may require the support of additional MLAs to strengthen his chances.

When asked by journalists how he would arrange support if a few more MLAs were needed, Kushwaha responded in a lighter vein, saying he might even request journalists themselves to help arrange the required numbers.

Political observers believe Kushwaha's prospects for the fifth seat could depend on possible cross-voting from the opposition camp.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see Nishant Kumar being discussed. If he enters politics, it should be on merit, not just because he is Nitish Kumar's son. We need fresh faces with new ideas for Bihar's youth. 🤞
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Suresh O
Kushwaha's comment about asking journalists for help shows how casual our politicians are about serious matters. This is about representing Bihar in Parliament, not a joke! We deserve more seriousness.
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Anjali F
If Nitish Kumar moves to Delhi more often, who will handle Bihar's day-to-day issues? His administrative experience is needed here. RS seat is important, but so is governance in the state.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, the political calculations are fascinating. The focus on the "fifth seat" shows how every vote counts in a democracy. Hope the outcome leads to stable policy-making for Bihar's progress.
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Karthik V
All this buzz about cross-voting and numbers... the common citizen just wants better roads, schools, and hospitals. These political meetings should translate into actionable plans for development, yaar.

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