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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- 'Dil cheer ke dikha dunga...': Chirag Paswan reveals why he is called PM Modi's 'Hanuman'
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the latter resides in his heart.
- Chirag Paswan backs caste census: 'Even today Dalit not allowed to ride horse ...'
Paswan said that the census will give policy makers the data required to uplift those who face discrimination based on caste.
- 'My stomach is full, I have no greed': Chirag Paswan on wanting to become Bihar CM
"My thinking is Bihar first, Bihari first," said Chirag Paswan.
- Powering Bharat Summit 2025 Live: BrahMos, drones, counter-drones only 3 things that worked in conflict with Pak, says Drone Federation of India chief
'We were fighting with not only Pak but China, Turkey also,' says DRDO's Sudhir Kumar Mishra
- Toddy makes a comeback in Bihar politics: Why are parties wooing Pasi community ahead of assembly elections?
According to the Bihar caste survey, the population of the Pasi caste in the state is 1,288,031, which is less than 1% of the total population.
- Infinite possibilities in food-processing sector, start-ups can play a big role, says Chirag Paswan
Promising all his help, Paswan has urged start-ups to come up with innovative ideas to support the food-processing industry
- Bihar needs energetic leader with vision, Chirag ready for bigger responsibility, says Lok Janshakti Party
In comments that are bound to render the state's political dynamics more fluid, Paswan's close aide and Lok Sabha MP Arun Bharti told PTI the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) should sit together and take a decision as the Union minister is a rare leader from the state with vision and acceptability across all castes and communities.
- What next for Pashupati Paras in Bihar? RJD weighs options, NDA says 'good riddance'
RLJP chief Pashupati Kumar Paras on Monday announced his party's exit from the NDA citing "humiliation" at the hands of the alliance during the Lok Sabha elections last year.
- The forgotten Paswan: What pushed Pashupati Paras to quit NDA
Pashupati Paras’ exit from NDA has revived talk of a potential realignment with old political acquaintances—particularly Lalu Prasad.
- India set to emerge as a global food basket, says Chirag Paswan at Rising Bharat Summit
Speaking at News 18's Rising Bharat Summit in New Delhi, Paswan, responding to a question on the big achievements of his ministry, said India being an agrarian economy has to set up effective post harvest mechanisms, which are still at a nascent stage.
- Chirag Paswan takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi: 'His rallies helping us in Bihar'
Chirag Paswan slammed Rahul Gandhi for accompanying Kanhaiya Kumar with him in his rallies and said that politics of division cannot trump national interest.
- ‘Waqf land can benefit poor Muslims if used properly,’ says Chirag Paswan; slams Oppn for 'spreading false narrative'
Chirag Paswan said the new law had opened a window for the Muslims to knock the doors of the judiciary for their grievances.
- 'Nobody should comment on how I practise my religion': Chirag Paswan at Rising Bharat Summit
The LJP(RV) chief said that religion and politics should be separate and that political parties have no business commenting on how anybody practises his or her religion.
- Chirag Paswan slams restrictions on meat sale during Navratri: 'Faltu ki baatein hain...'
Local authorities in certain BJP-ruled states like MP and Uttar Pradesh have imposed restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat, chicken and eggs during the nine-day period of Navratri.
- Muslim bodies snub Nitish Kumar's invite: When Bihar's Iftar parties became platform for big political signals
Another Iftar party occurred at the office of Union minister and LJP (RV) national president, Chirag Paswan, which was attended by CM Kumar and other NDA leaders.
- Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attends Iftar party hosted by Union Minister Chirag Paswan
However, major Muslim organisations, including Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind (JUH), one of India’s largest Muslim organisations, has announced a boycott of Iftar party, Eid Milan, and other events
- Nitish Kumar to be CM again, his son welcome to enter politics: Chirag Paswan
As far as Tejashwi Yadav is concerned, he should realise that as the leader of opposition in the assembly, he ought to speak 'responsibly,' said Paswan
- 'Irregularities on large scale': Chirag Paswan demands cancellation of BPSC exams
Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is an NDA constituent but not a part of the government in the state, said he learnt about "irregularities on a large scale" in the exams from close relatives who were among the more than four lakh candidates.
- Willing to take strong steps to ensure protesting BPSC aspirants are heard: Chirag Paswan
"I wish to reiterate that Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is with the students on the issue. We believe that their voices must be heard and a solution must be arrived at," the Hajipur MP said.
- Slapping of protesting BPSC aspirant by Patna DM not justified: Chirag Paswan
Patna DM Chandrashekhar Singh was caught on camera slapping a BPSC aspirant who was among a group of students protesting alleged question paper leak at a centre in Patna on Friday.
