Upendra Kushwaha Quits JD-U, Forms Own Party for Third Time. What Explains This?

Upendra Kushwaha's problem is that he can make a difference only in alliance with a big party.

Upendra Kushwaha on 20 February announced his decision to quit the Janata Dal-United and form his own party called Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal. This decision comes after the souring of his relations with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

This is the third time Kushwaha is quitting the JD-U and forming his own party.

• So how important is this development?

• Why has Kushwaha quit and made up with Nitish Kumar so many times?

• What lies next for Kushwaha?

We will try and answer these questions in this piece.