Rashtriya Lok Samta Party chief Upendra Kushwaha on March 14 announced the party’s merger with Janta Dal (United), saying like-minded people in Bihar should come together. “In the interest of nation and state, like-minded people in Bihar should come together. It's the demand of the current political situation. So, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party has decided to merge with JD(U), under Nitish Kumar's leadership. We stand with them now,” informed Kushwaha.