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Rashtriya Lok Morcha splits over Saran teacher seat as Upendra Kushwaha backs NDA candidate
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:15 PM
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A fresh rift has emerged within Bihar's Rashtriya Lok Morcha over the Legislative Council teacher constituency in Saran, with former ally Upendra Kushwaha openly supporting the NDA candidate.
Bihar's Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) is experiencing another internal dispute ahead of the upcoming Legislative Council elections. The controversy centers on the Saran teacher constituency, where three independent legislators within the party have yet to align on a common candidate.
Former RLM leader Upendra Kushwaha has broken ranks by publicly endorsing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the seat. His move has intensified the factional battle, prompting senior party members to call for a unified decision to avoid splitting the vote.
Party insiders say the disagreement reflects deeper strategic differences about RLM's role in the state's political landscape and its relationship with the NDA. The outcome of the Saran teacher seat contest could influence the balance of power in the Bihar Legislative Council.
Election officials have not yet announced the final list of candidates, and the RLM is expected to hold an internal meeting later this week to resolve the impasse.
Former RLM leader Upendra Kushwaha has broken ranks by publicly endorsing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the seat. His move has intensified the factional battle, prompting senior party members to call for a unified decision to avoid splitting the vote.
Party insiders say the disagreement reflects deeper strategic differences about RLM's role in the state's political landscape and its relationship with the NDA. The outcome of the Saran teacher seat contest could influence the balance of power in the Bihar Legislative Council.
Election officials have not yet announced the final list of candidates, and the RLM is expected to hold an internal meeting later this week to resolve the impasse.