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Chirag Paswan
Chirag Paswan is an Indian politician and the national president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), a splinter group of the original LJP. He is the son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, one of
...Read more- 'They want to blow me up': Chirag Paswan alleges bomb plot conspiracy by rivals
Chirag Paswan, who had ended up isolated in the Lok Janshakti Party founded by his late father Ram Vilas Paswan, as a result of a split engineered by Paras, also spoke of the days he had to spend in political wilderness until he was redeemed by the BJP,
- Another political killing in Bihar as Nitish Kumar’s party leader murdered in Khagaria
The leader, identified as Rajkishor Nishad, was killed by a group of assailants allegedly using an iron rod
- Chirag Paswan gets death threat on social media, police complaint lodged
In the post on X, the party urged the Centre and the state government to ensure that the culprit was brought to justice, and alleged that he was an 'RJD supporter'
- India News Updates: Maharashtra logs 4 new COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 2,624, all in Mumbai
Mumbai remains the hotspot with 1,043 cases this year; 41 deaths reported so far, mostly with comorbidities. Recovery count climbs to 2,536.
- Chirag Paswan backs Bihar SIR despite concerns: 'Process of sanitisation needs to begin at some point'
Chirag Paswan said that people may face challenges in availability of documents but it was the job of political parties to help people in this regard.
- Can Chirag Paswan's LJP play spoilsport in Bihar elections in 2025?
In 64 of the 134 seats where the party failed to win, the LJP’s vote tally exceeded the margin of victory, effectively altering the final outcome.
- Chirag Paswan joins 'Jungle Raj' chorus: Has Nitish Kumar's biggest fear come back to haunt him?
A spate of recent crimes in Bihar has given Opposition the ammo to turn law and order into a prominent poll issue. Chirag Paswan joining the chorus only makes it worse.
- ‘Crime at its peak, murder carried out in CM's district’: Chirag Paswan attacks Nitish Kumar over law and order
Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections this year, Paswan has been attacking the CM after announcing that his party will contest all 243 seats in the state
- Chirag Paswan dismisses Prashant Kishor’s electoral chances: ‘Definitely a factor but…’
Even as Prashant Kishor’s ‘Jan Suraaj Party’ campaign has been creating quite a buzz and pulling strong crowds in Bihar, Chirag Paswan said Bihar’s electorate is highly politically aware, and elections there generally remain two-way battles, offering limited space for a third player
- Chirag Paswan on Bihar poll plans: 'I am not in race for Deputy CM'
In an exclusive interview to News 18, the LJP (RV) chief reiterated that he is not lured by any political post as he has seen power from a very close quarter at a tender age.
- 'Nitish Kumar will become chief minister if NDA wins in Bihar': Chirag Paswan
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Chirag Paswan said, "If NDA wins the Bihar elections, Nitish Kumar will take oath as the chief minister."
- Like father, like son? Why Chirag Paswan's Bihar foray is bad news for Nitish Kumar
In targeting Nitish Kumar's JD(U) while staying close to the BJP, Chirag Paswan may be pre-empting a repeat of what his father managed to achieve two decades ago.
- ‘For Bihar and its people’: Chirag Paswan declares he will contest Bihar assembly polls
I will contest the assembly polls in Bihar. I will contest not just in Bihar but for Bihar and its people, said Chirag Paswan
- Chirag Paswan set for Bihar poll plunge? 'Do not see myself in national politics for long'
Chirag Paswan also hinted at quitting his role in the central cabinet and said that he has always prioritised the development of Bihar -- something he believes would not be possible staying in Delhi.
- Bihar elections 2025: Rumblings within NDA ahead of seat-sharing talks as Chirag Paswan looks to upset JD(U) cart
Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) is eying a significant number of seats where it had significantly dented the JD(U)'s performance in the 2020 elections.
- 'If my party is ready, I am ready to contest polls': Chirag Paswan's big remark ahead of Bihar election
The assembly elections in Bihar are expected to be held in October-November this year. The main battle is likely to be between the National Democratic Alliance [NDA] and the Mahagathbandhan.
- Powering Bharat summit | 'My stomach is full, no ambition to be Bihar CM': Full text of Chirag Paswan's interview
The idea that I have any ambition to become Chief Minister or to secure any position is simply not true, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries said.
- Yogi Adityanath's leadership inspires me, says Chirag Paswan
Paswan said that Uttar Pradesh’s progress under a double-engine government has greatly influenced him and presents a clear roadmap for Bihar’s future
- FSSAI working on tougher penalties for firms violating food safety standards, says minister Chirag Paswan
"FSSAI monitors food products and we are trying to level up to global standards. So we are making regulations stricter so that companies don't misuse advertisement...companies can't take a short cut and grow in India. We are looking at strict norms and penalties for firms that violate safety standards of food products," Paswan said at News 18's Powering Bharat Summit.
