Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Mahato's Post Sparks RLM Defection Speculations
There's a big argument in a political party called RLM in Bihar, India.
Rameshwar Mahato, a member of the party, wrote a post on Facebook that many people think is a criticism of the party leader, Upendra Kushwaha.
Mahato is upset because Kushwaha gave an important job to his son, who isn't even a member of the legislative assembly.
This has made other party members unhappy too, and some have even quit.
Now, people are wondering if more members will leave the party because of this fight.
It all started when Mahato won his seat in the assembly by a small margin, and now he and some other members are thinking about joining a different party.
Rameshwar Mahato, an RLM MLA, posted a critical message on Facebook targeting RLM chief Upendra Kushwaha.
Kushwaha appointed his son, Deepak Prakash, as a minister, sparking accusations of dynastic politics.
Several senior RLM leaders have resigned, citing favoritism towards Kushwaha's family.
Mahato and two other RLM MLAs met with the Bihar Assembly Speaker, fueling speculation of a potential shift to JD(U).
Political observers suggest that internal rifts within RLM could lead to the party's collapse.
- Who
- Rameshwar Mahato, Upendra Kushwaha, Deepak Prakash, RLM leaders
- What
- Speculation of defections from RLM due to internal rifts
- When
- After Mahato's Facebook post and recent leadership changes
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- Discontent over Kushwaha's family-centric decisions and leadership style
- Rameshwar Mahato
- MLA from Bajpatti Assembly seat, RLM
- Deepak Prakash
- Son of Upendra Kushwaha, appointed as minister
- Upendra Kushwaha
- RLM Chief, accused of dynastic politics
- RLM
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha, political party in Bihar
- Bajpatti Assembly Seat
- Sitamarhi district, Bihar
- Election Margin
- 4,400 votes (Mahato vs. Yadav)