Upendra Kushwaha resigns from JD(U), announces formation of a new political party
The Hindu
The rebel JD(U) leader also announced his resignation from Bihar Legislative Council
Rebel JD(U) leader Upendra Kushwaha resigned from the party on Monday and announced the formation of a new political outfit, named ‘Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal’. Mr. Kushwaha also announced his resignation from the Bihar Legislative Council.
Mr. Kushwaha will be the national president of the new party. The announcement comes after he convened a two-day open session (February 19 and 20) of the JD(U) workers in the city in which he sought suggestions from the party workers for the future political strategy moving forward.
Mr. Kushwaha has lately been at loggerheads with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
(With inputs from ANI)
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