Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Upendra Kushwaha Suggests Nitish Kumar Step Back From Party
Upendra Kushwaha, a former friend of Bihar's leader Nitish Kumar, thinks he should choose between running the government and the party.
He mentioned Nitish's son, Nishant, and said he is the new hope for the party.
Kushwaha said that the leader has been doing great at running the government and that the decision is important for the future.
He believes other party members agree.
This all comes before the elections, and Kushwaha thinks a decision should be made quickly before it harms the party.
Upendra Kushwaha suggested Nitish Kumar focus on either the government or the party.
Kushwaha congratulated Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, calling him the 'new hope' for JD(U).
Kushwaha, a former JD(U) member, believes Nitish should give up party leadership.
Kushwaha stated that thousands of JD(U) workers share his opinion.
The remarks come before upcoming elections in Bihar.
- Who
- Upendra Kushwaha, Nitish Kumar, and Nishant Kumar.
- What
- Upendra Kushwaha advised Nitish Kumar to relinquish control of the JD(U).
- When
- Recent, coinciding with Nishant Kumar's birthday and before upcoming elections.
- Where
- Bihar
- Why
- Kushwaha believes Nitish Kumar should focus on either the government or the party to prevent damage to the party.
Kushwaha's View
JD(U)'s View
Leadership Focus
Kushwaha's View
Nitish Kumar should decide whether to focus on the government or the party, and should relinquish party control.
JD(U)'s View
JD(U) chief spokesman and MLC Neeraj Kumar stated that every party worker stands with Nitish Kumar.
- Politician
- Upendra Kushwaha
- Current Role
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha President
- JD(U) Role
- Former Parliamentary Board Chairman
- Subject
- Nitish Kumar
- Nitish Kumar's Son
- Nishant Kumar
- Political Party
- Janata Dal (United)
