Rajya Sabha MP
Upendra Kushwaha
Rajya Sabha – Bihar Constituency · Bihar
RLMMember of Parliament
- State: Bihar
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: RLM
- Gender: Male
- Age: 66 · DOB 6 Feb 1960
- Father: Late Shri Muneshwar Singh
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Upendra Kushwaha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar, from the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), with the current term running from to . He is listed as teacher and Educationist by profession. Rajya Sabha records list 3 terms in the House. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Upendra Kushwaha?
Upendra Kushwaha represents Bihar in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Village Jawaj, Distt. Vaishali (Bihar). His father's name is recorded as Late Shri Muneshwar Singh.
Upendra Kushwaha's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2026 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 2,74,25,656 (about Rs 2.7 crore)
- Total liabilities: Nil
- Criminal cases declared: 7
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- 2000 - 2005: Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly
- 2002 - 2004: Deputy Leader, Samata Party, Bihar Legislative Assembly
- March 2004 - Feb. 2005: Leader, Samata Party, Bihar Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition, Bihar Legislative Assembly
- July 2010: Elected to Rajya Sabha (resigned w.e.f. 4 Jan., 2013)
- Aug. 2010 - Jan. 2013: Member, Committee on Agriculture
- 2014 - 2019: Member, Sixteenth Lok Sabha
- - 9 Nov. 2014: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development; Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
- 9 Nov. 2014 - 11 Dec. 2018: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Human Resource Development
- Aug. 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
- Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
- Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
- Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Education
- Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India – Maxico Parliamentary Friendship Group
- April 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
- June 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
- State
- Bihar
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- RLM
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 66 · DOB 6 Feb 1960
- Father
- Late Shri Muneshwar Singh
- Spouse
- Shrimati Snehlata
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Teacher and Educationist · Political and Social Worker, Agriculturist/Farmer
- Education
- Post Graduate
- Terms
- 16 (3)
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 1 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
2026
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 2,74,25,656 (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Nil (as declared in 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 7
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Who is Upendra Kushwaha?
Upendra Kushwaha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar, from the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), with the current term running from 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2032.
Which state does Upendra Kushwaha represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Bihar in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Upendra Kushwaha belong to?
He belongs to the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Upendra Kushwaha's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 10 April 2026 and ends on 9 April 2032, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Upendra Kushwaha's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.Sc., M.A. (Political Science); Educated at Patna Science College, Patna and B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
How many terms has Upendra Kushwaha served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 3 terms.
What assets has Upendra Kushwaha declared?
In his 2026 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 2,74,25,656 (about Rs 2.7 crore) and liabilities of nil.
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Bihar, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
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Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly
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Deputy Leader, Samata Party, Bihar Legislative Assembly
March 2004 - Feb. 2005: Leader, Samata Party, Bihar Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition, Bihar Legislative Assembly
July 2010: Elected to Rajya Sabha (resigned w.e.f. 4 Jan., 2013)
Aug. 2010 - Jan. 2013: Member, Committee on Agriculture
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Member, Sixteenth Lok Sabha
- 9 Nov. 2014: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development; Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
9 Nov. 2014 - 11 Dec. 2018: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Human Resource Development
Aug. 2024: Elected to Rajya Sabha (second term)
Sept. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
Oct. 2024 onwards: Member, Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
13
Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Education
Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India – Maxico Parliamentary Friendship Group
April 2026: Re-elected to Rajya Sabha (third term)
June 2026 onwards: Member, Committee on Railways
17
(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
Profile last updated .
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