Chirag Paswan

Introduced in June 2022, the scheme generated controversy and widespread protests across the country almost immediately after it was announced as it was felt that the candidates were not getting a viable career option.

Bollywood actor and BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi constituency, Kangana Ranaut, was seen engaging with Lok Janshakti Party leader and MP from Bihar's Hajipur constituency, Chirag Paswan.

Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Saran and Hajipur are the five Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar which will go to polls in the fifth phase on May 20.

Chirag, who headed the Lok Janshakti Party floated by late Paswan till it was split by the latter's younger brother Pashupati Kumar Paras, now heads the LJP (Ram Vilas)

Bihar Lok Sabha Polls 2024: In Bihar, the stakes rise as it becomes a crucial battleground, hosting electoral contests in four constituencies—Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui, and Nawada—on April 19. With its 40 Lok Sabha seats, the state is poised to participate in all phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The NDA clinched victory in the last Lok Sabha polls by building a strong social coalition of upper castes, OBCs, and Dalits. This is exactly where Chirag and Nitish Kumar fit in

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Political analysts highlight a contrasting dynamic within the NDA, underscoring the enduring charisma of PM Modi while juxtaposing it with the diminished standing of his coalition partner, Nitish Kumar.

On April 4th, the political landscape in India witnessed significant upheavals. Renowned Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh's surprising move to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just ahead of the Lok Sabha elections sent shockwaves. Meanwhile, in West Bengal's Cooch Behar, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched scathing attacks on the BJP during consecutive rallies, sparking intense political debates. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Bihar's Jamui, where he referred to Chirag Paswan as his 'little brother', added another layer to the day's political drama. Meanwhile, Bihar faced its own crisis as 22 key leaders from Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party resigned, dealing a significant blow to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exuding confidence in NDA winning 400+ seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said that the people of Bihar have resolved to help NDA win all 40 Lok Sabha seats. His remarks come hours after 22 prominent leaders of LJP quit the Chirag-led party and offered support to the Bihar grand alliance, which is part of INDIA bloc.

The BJP and LJP have forged a pre-poll alliance in the state and the latter has been allocated five Lok Sabha constituencies under seat-sharing pact.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will head the BJP’s 27-member manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha polls as the party brainstorms and seeks suggestions from people across the country for its election promises

Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) on March 30 released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. According to the list, party chief Chirag Paswan will contest from Hajipur

Paswan, whose party has got five of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, also asserted he was "ready for any challenge" that came from his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras.

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: According to the finalised agreement, Nitish Kumar's JD (U) is slated to contest on 16 seats, while Chirag Paswan's LJP will compete for five seats. Additionally, Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi will each fight for one seat each.

Paswan announced this after a meeting with BJP chief J P Nadda here.

While declining to share details of his talks with BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and party president J P Nadda, he asserted that his concerns have been addressed positively by them.

J P Nadda had posted photographs on the microblogging website of his meeting with Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan.

The development comes a day ahead of the ruling National Democratic Alliance meeting.

Union minister Nityanand Rai, a senior BJP leader from Bihar, had earlier met Paswan twice.