LM Turmoil: Three MLAs’ Unity Sparks Threat To Kushwaha’s Rajya Sabha Future

Tensions have surfaced within the Rashtriya Lok Morcha as three of its four MLAs remained absent from a key party event led by party chief Upendra Kushwaha. Their absence immediately triggered political chatter. The situation escalated when images of the MLAs meeting senior BJP leaders emerged. Party insiders admit the unease is real. What looked like routine dissent is now seen as a serious warning sign.

MLAs’ Meeting Fuels Speculation

The political buzz intensified after photographs showed MLAs Madhav Anand, Alok Singh and Rameshwar Mahato meeting BJP’s acting state leadership. These visuals sparked speculation of a possible switch. Opposition leaders called it a “signal meeting.” Within NDA circles, whispers of a realignment began. RLM’s leadership, however, has maintained public silence so far.

Ministerial Decision Triggered Discontent

Sources say the unrest began after Kushwaha pushed for his son, Deepak Prakash, to be made a minister despite not being a member of either House. This move reportedly sidelined elected MLAs. The decision angered party legislators and workers alike. Allegations of dynastic politics started gaining ground. Several RLM office-bearers resigned soon after.

Numbers Make RLM Vulnerable

In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, RLM contested six seats under the NDA banner and won four. These included Snehlata Kushwaha, Madhav Anand, Alok Singh and Rameshwar Mahato. With three MLAs reportedly unhappy, the party’s legislative strength looks fragile. Any split would severely weaken RLM’s bargaining power. Political leverage, at present, hangs by a thread.

Rajya Sabha Seat At Risk

The stakes are higher than they appear. In 2026, Rajya Sabha elections are due in Bihar, including the seat held by Kushwaha. His re-election depends entirely on NDA partners. If RLM loses MLAs, Kushwaha’s claim weakens considerably. Allies may rethink their support. This makes internal unity crucial for his political survival.

Son’s Ministerial Future Questioned

Deepak Prakash’s ministerial position could also come under threat. For him to continue or enter the legislative council, BJP and JD(U) support is essential. A fractured RLM may fail to secure that backing. Senior NDA leaders are said to be watching closely. The message is clear—numbers matter more than symbolism.

Abhishek’s Lens On Power Politics

From Abhishek’s perspective, this crisis reflects the harsh arithmetic of coalition politics. Family-first decisions often carry heavy political costs. In Bihar, loyalty shifts faster than ideology. If RLM fails to manage its internal dissent, Kushwaha risks losing both influence and institutional support. For now, everything rests on whether unity can be salvaged—or history repeats itself.