Rohtas: Following bumper polling in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, a wave of enthusiasm has swept through the ruling NDA camp. Reflecting this renewed confidence, Rashtriya Lok Morcha supremo and former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha was seen spending a light-hearted afternoon with his family — not in a party office, but at a street-side chaat stall in Sasaram.
Kushwaha, often known for his grassroots connect, was spotted enjoying golgappas and spicy chaat alongside his wife Snehlata Kushwaha, son Deepak, and daughter-in-law Sakshi. Their cheerful outing quickly became the talk of the town, with onlookers and supporters gathering around to share the moment.
A Relaxed Mood After Intense Campaigning
After weeks of relentless campaigning across constituencies, many Bihar politicians are finally taking a breather. Kushwaha, too, seemed to embrace the post-voting calm. Locals in Sasaram’s Gaurakshani area were pleasantly surprised to see the leader mingling casually at a roadside food stall — laughing, chatting, and even serving golgappas to party workers.
“Elections are the celebration of democracy,” one supporter remarked, watching Kushwaha enjoy the popular snack. “It’s good to see leaders being one with the people again — this is the real Bihar spirit.”
Confidence in His Wife’s Victory
The outing came a day after Kushwaha’s wife Snehlata Kushwaha, the NDA candidate from Sasaram Assembly seat, cast her vote. Party insiders say the leader is confident of her victory, buoyed by strong voter turnout and positive feedback from the ground.
“The people of Sasaram have voted for development and trust,” Kushwaha reportedly told supporters. His relaxed demeanour, they say, reflects his assurance that the NDA will perform strongly once results are declared on November 14.
A Taste for Street Food and Simplicity
This wasn’t Kushwaha’s first tryst with street food. Over the years, he has been frequently spotted enjoying chaat and golgappas in public, whether in Karakat or Dehri-on-Sone. His down-to-earth image, combined with a taste for local flavours, continues to endear him to common voters.
“He could easily dine in a restaurant, but he prefers to eat where ordinary people eat,” said a local vendor, smiling as he recalled serving the former minister.
