Chirag Paswan: Ready to contest Bihar polls if it boosts LJP's strike rate
NEW DELHI: In what can further stir the already roiled Bihar political waters, Union minister Chirag Paswan has said that he was open to contesting the forthcoming assembly elections if that helps his party and improves its "strike rate".
"BJP has tried this strategy many times by fielding MPs in state polls and have got its benefit. If my candidature strengthens my party's position and my strike rate increases - we had a 100% strike rate in the 2024 LS polls - I would like my strike rate to be good in the seats where my party and the alliance will be contesting," Paswan said in a video clip that he reposted on his X handle.
The LJP neta said that he didn't see himself being confined to central politics for long, adding that his desire to improve conditions in Bihar and people there was the sole reason why he joined politics. "I have my vision of Bihar first, Bihari first. I want my state to stand at par with developed states. After becoming an MP for third time, I realised it may not be possible (to work for Bihar) by staying in Delhi," he added.
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