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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
EC allots polls symbols to three parties
Patna: Election Commission (EC) allotted poll symbols to three parties—Jan Suraaj, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). An official letter in this regard was issued on Tuesday. According to the EC's letter, Jan Suraaj of poll strategist Prashant Kishor was allotted the "school bag" symbol, while VIP, led by former minister Mukesh Sahani, got the old poll symbol of a "boat with man and sail". RLM, which is headed by Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha, was allotted "gas cylinder". A spokesperson of Jan Suraaj said the party had got the school bag symbol during the bypolls to four assembly seats in the state and requested the poll body to give it permanently. Similarly, the VIP also got its original symbol. The VIP had fought the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on the 'ladies purse' symbol. "This is a major victory for the VIP. The EC has once again returned our election symbol, the 'boat mark'. This is a triumph of our trust and struggle" the party said in a statement. It added that the boat symbol is not just an election symbol but the voice of lakhs of Nishads.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bihar man held for posing as Lawrence Bishnoi gang member, threatening MP
Jun 21, 2025 09:28 PM IST A man from Bihar's Siwan district has been arrested for posing as jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's aide to allegedly threaten Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha, officials said on Saturday. Police have arrested a man who posed as a member of Lawrence Bishnoi's gang and threatened an MP(File) Also Read: Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar part ways: What led to the breakup? The accused had allegedly warned Kushwaha against speaking about a particular political party and threatened to "finish him" within 10 days. During questioning, Kumar confessed to having called Rajya Sabha MP several times and threatening him, Patna SSP Kartikeya K Sharma said. Also Read: Shots fired at Nijjar-linked business in Canada; cousin blames Bishnoi gang 'Police registered a case on the basis of a written complaint filed by the personal secretary of the Rajya Sabha MP. In his complaint, it was alleged that death threats were received by Kushwaha from a person belonging to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on June 19. 'The MP had also shared the information on X late on Thursday. He said that he received threat calls between 8.52 pm and 9.20 pm from two mobile numbers, and the caller identified him as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang'. Also Read: Lawrence Bishnoi interview: SIT gets more time to complete probe The arrested person has no connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and he was formerly associated with the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) headed by Kushwaha, police said. The RLM is an alliance partner of the NDA. 'The accused was arrested from Siwan and police have also recovered the mobile phone from which the calls were made. The man has revealed that he was not happy with some recent statements of Kushwaha, which is why he threatened him,' the SSP said. Further investigation is underway.
India Gazette
20-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bihar: RLM President Upendra Kushwaha claims death threats from Bishnoi Gang, seeks urgent police action
Siwan (Bihar) [India], June 20 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) national president and Member of Parliament Upendra Kushwaha on Friday claimed that he received death threats from individuals claiming to be members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The threats were allegedly issued over phone calls and text messages late Thursday evening. The RLM leader further said that the caller identified himself as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been previously linked to high-profile criminal activities across India. Speaking to ANI, Kushwaha informed the media that he received multiple phone calls between 8:52 pm and 9:20 pm from two different mobile numbers. 'Yesterday, I got 2-3 phone calls and a message threatening to kill me in 10 days. The caller claimed that he was from the Bishnoi gang. I have informed the Police, they are investigating,' he said. 'This is a serious matter of security. I have informed the Patna Senior Superintendent of Police and requested an immediate investigation into the incident. Strict action must be taken, and the accused must be arrested at the earliest,' Kushwaha added. Meanwhile, commenting on the Prime Minister's upcoming visit, Kushwaha said he was confident it would lead to major regional development announcements. 'The people of Siwan are waiting for the PM's arrival today. As wherever the PM has gone, he has given special gifts to that area...' 'Seat-sharing between NDA parties will happen smoothly,' he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit, beginning with Bihar and Odisha on June 20, followed by Andhra Pradesh on June 21. On Friday, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects at Siwan, a major boost to infrastructure and socio-economic development in Bihar. In line with his commitment to conserving and rejuvenating the river Ganga, the Prime Minister will inaugurate six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project, worth over Rs 1,800 crore, to cater to the needs of people in the region. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for water supply, sanitation, and STPs worth over Rs 3000 crore in various towns across Bihar, aiming to provide clean and safe drinking water to the citizens of these towns. (ANI)
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kushwaha may be inducted into Modi Cabinet
PATNA: With the Assembly polls fast approaching in Bihar, speculation is rife that Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha may be inducted into PM Narendra Modi's Cabinet during the next round of expansion. The move is reportedly aimed at wooing voters belonging to the Kushwaha community, who account for a sizeable chunk of the population in Shahabad. The region, which comprises Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur districts, has long been a stronghold of the INDI alliance. The BJP-led NDA's poor showing in the region in the 2020 Assembly polls as well as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections may have prompted the step.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kushwaha holds rally in Muz, disregards‘4-5 seats' media buzz as distraction
Patna: Rajya Sabha member and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president, Upendra Kushwaha , while addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur on Sunday expressed annoyance over media speculations about offer of "four-five seats" to his party under the seat-sharing formula, stating that "his politics is for change, not for posts". He said he would continue raising issues concerning the common people, no matter how many troubles come his way. His rally is being billed as a "show of strength" to bargain for more seats as the NDA gets busy with finalising the seat-sharing. Addressing the "Samvaidhanik Adhikar-Parisiman Sudhar" rally, Kushwaha said he never cared about seats since he enjoys the "people's power". "Four-five seats…Upendra Kushwaha kabhi iski chinta nahin karta hai (I never worry about it)," Kushwaha said, adding, for him issues are more important and that he would continue raising them come what may. He said if compromising with people's issues leads to a post, it is better to remain without such a post. Citing examples, Kushwaha, who served as a Union minister of state during the first term of PM Narendra Modi, said Mahatma Gandhi, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and Jayaprakash Narayan could have got any post, but they gave first priority to the people's issues. "Main pad nahin, parivartan ke liye rajniti karta hun (My politics is for change, not for any posts)," he said, alleging that the "seat issue" was being deliberately raised to divert the people's attention from the core issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 관절염 발생률 99% 감소 "이것" 마시기만 했더니 '손목/허리/무릎 통증 사라져" hoguanwon Undo Strongly advocating for delimitation, he said the lack of this exercise was causing a great loss to the state. "If the delimitation process was carried out on time, the number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar would have gone up to 60, leading to increased representation of scheduled castes and women, but this has been hanging fire," Kushwaha said, warning of launching an agitation against "gross injustice" to the state. He also raised concern over the collegium system in the judiciary, describing it as an "unjust process". He demanded that the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and high courts be made through a written test, quite like the recruitment process available for the bureaucrats in the country. Patna: Rajya Sabha member and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president, Upendra Kushwaha, while addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur on Sunday expressed annoyance over media speculations about offer of "four-five seats" to his party under the seat-sharing formula, stating that "his politics is for change, not for posts". He said he would continue raising issues concerning the common people, no matter how many troubles come his way. His rally is being billed as a "show of strength" to bargain for more seats as the NDA gets busy with finalising the seat-sharing. Addressing the "Samvaidhanik Adhikar-Parisiman Sudhar" rally, Kushwaha said he never cared about seats since he enjoys the "people's power". "Four-five seats…Upendra Kushwaha kabhi iski chinta nahin karta hai (I never worry about it)," Kushwaha said, adding, for him issues are more important and that he would continue raising them come what may. He said if compromising with people's issues leads to a post, it is better to remain without such a post. Citing examples, Kushwaha, who served as a Union minister of state during the first term of PM Narendra Modi, said Mahatma Gandhi, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and Jayaprakash Narayan could have got any post, but they gave first priority to the people's issues. "Main pad nahin, parivartan ke liye rajniti karta hun (My politics is for change, not for any posts)," he said, alleging that the "seat issue" was being deliberately raised to divert the people's attention from the core issues. Strongly advocating for delimitation, he said the lack of this exercise was causing a great loss to the state. "If the delimitation process was carried out on time, the number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar would have gone up to 60, leading to increased representation of scheduled castes and women, but this has been hanging fire," Kushwaha said, warning of launching an agitation against "gross injustice" to the state. He also raised concern over the collegium system in the judiciary, describing it as an "unjust process". He demanded that the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and high courts be made through a written test, quite like the recruitment process available for the bureaucrats in the country.
