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News18
3 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Bihar Election: Where Will Chirag Paswan Contest From? Posters Drop Big Clue
Last Updated: Chirag Paswan may contest the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections from a general seat, sparking speculation and local mobilisation with posters promoting him as Bihar's "hope". Political temperatures in Bihar are soaring ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections, and at the centre of the rising heat is a familiar name, Chirag Paswan. The union minister and chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) triggered a fresh wave of speculation by signalling his intent to contest the upcoming elections, possibly for the first time from a general seat in the state Assembly. This move, if confirmed, could reshape the contours of Bihar's electoral battlefield. The speculation gained traction after a social media post by Jamui MP and Paswan's brother-in-law, Arun Bharti, said, 'When the leader is of the whole of Bihar, then why should the scope of the seat be limited?". He further urged that Paswan should contest not from a reserved seat, but from a general one – framing him as the pan-Bihar alternative and a unifying figure beyond caste lines. 'The workers also feel that this time @iChiragPaswan ji should not contest from any reserved seat in the Bihar assembly elections, but from a general seat – Chirag Paswan is now the hope of the whole of Bihar, not just one community," Bharti said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Within hours, the streets of Patna and Sheikhpura were dotted with posters heralding the arrival of what supporters have dubbed the 'future of Bihar". The messaging was overtly ambitious and emotionally charged, 'Chirag is the name of Bihar's hope… only he can stop migration, provide employment, and reform the health system." The posters featured slogans such as '169 Sheikhpura Vidhan Sabha is waiting for you" and 'When the leader belongs to all of Bihar, why limit the seat?", reflecting a clear push from within the party's ranks. The posters were credited to Imam Ghazali, Sheikhpura district president of LJP (Ram Vilas), hinting at growing local-level mobilisation and enthusiasm for Paswan's entry into the state legislative fray. Though an official declaration is still pending, the groundwork is visibly being laid. Speculation is not confined to Sheikhpura alone. Other constituencies being whispered in party circles include Danapur, Hajipur, and key general-category seats in Patna. Insiders believe Paswan's potential entry is a calculated move, intended to expand his support base beyond his traditional Dalit constituency and solidify his image as a statewide leader with developmental credentials. His oft-repeated mantra, 'Bihar First, Bihari First," is being touted as the ideological cornerstone of this push. His political stock has risen considerably after the 2024 elections, where LJP (Ram Vilas) managed to win five Lok Sabha seats, bolstering Paswan's influence within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The party is now eyeing a significantly larger share in the Assembly, reportedly staking claim to 40 seats, many currently held by the Janata Dal (United), a senior NDA ally. Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal added a layer of legitimacy to the ongoing buzz by publicly supporting Paswan's right to choose his electoral path. 'Everyone has the right to make the best decision for themselves and their party," Jaiswal remarked, describing Paswan as a leader who is 'doing well" and hinting at an emerging consensus within NDA ranks, though the seat-sharing deal remains under negotiation. Political analysts view Paswan's interest in a general seat not just as symbolic outreach but also as strategic positioning within the NDA. It could give him greater leverage during alliance talks and offer his party an enhanced profile on the state Assembly map. Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress have reportedly begun reassessing their campaign strategies, with sources admitting that Paswan's rising popularity, especially among young voters and first-time electors, could complicate their arithmetic. First Published: June 02, 2025, 13:05 IST
India Today
17 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Have faith in me: Tej Pratap's message to brother Tejashwi after RJD ouster
Breaking his silence over his recent expulsion from the RJD, headed by his father Lalu Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi former Bihar minister, who was expelled from the party a week ago, voiced his sentiments in a couple of posts on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for the Mahabharata imagery which he had been employing to describe his relationship with his far more successful younger brother, Tej Pratap Yadav wrote, "Those dreaming of a rift between Arjun and me will never succeed in a conspiracy. They can win over the army of Krishna, but can't capture Krishna himself. I will soon expose every such conspiracy." Without mentioning Tejashwi Yadav by name, he said, "My brother, I would ask you to have faith that I am with you in all circumstances. My blessings were with you and will be so always. Please take care of Mummy and Papa. Jaichand is outside as well as within."advertisementTej Pratap Yadav, who is the elder son of Lalu Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister, Rabri Devi, had earlier come out with a post addressed to 'My dear Mummy and Papa'."My world revolves around both of you. You and your command are bigger than God for me. With you around, I feel I have everything. I need only your love and trust and nothing else. Papa, without you, this party (RJD) would not have come into existence. Jaichand, like greedy people, have plotted against me. My only wishes Mummy and Papa, may you both always be happy and healthy," he Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion was ordered a day after he confessed to being "in a relationship" with a woman named Anushka, only to delete the Facebook post later with a claim that his page was "hacked".The post had created a huge controversy and Tej Pratap Yadav's estranged wife Aishwarya alleged to the media that her in-laws had "ruined" her life by getting her married to him despite his being in a relationship with another woman before their wedding in Pratap Yadav had so far kept mum on his expulsion despite his father announcing on social media that he was disgusted with his elder son's brother Aakash Yadav also recently came out in public to "strongly condemn" the expulsion of Tej Pratap Yadav, but refused to divulge whether his sister was in a relationship with the former minister, saying, "It is for the two of them to speak on this issue if and when they choose."Aakash Yadav had also urged Tejashwi Yadav, now the de-facto leader of the RJD, to intervene in the matter, saying, "The reputation of both our families is at stake."Tej Pratap Yadav's expulsion came barely a few months ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. Born to Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi, both former chief ministers of Bihar, the two brothers are among four of nine siblings active in Pratap Yadav made his political debut in the Assembly polls of 2015. He is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state Watch IN THIS STORY#Bihar#Tejashwi Yadav#Tej Pratap Yadav#Lalu Prasad Yadav#Patna#Rashtriya Janata Dal
India Gazette
18 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"If Chirag Paswan becomes active in Bihar Assembly politics, it is a good thing": Prashant Kishore
Gopalganj (Bihar) [India], June 1 (ANI): Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said on Sunday that it is a good thing, if Union Minister Chirag Paswan becomes active in Bihar Assembly politics. On the possibility of Paswan contesting the Bihar Assembly elections, Kishore told reporters, '...He (Chirag Paswan) is a part of the NDA and every person is free to contest elections. If Chirag Paswan contests the elections, it is a good thing for Bihar... If Chirag Paswan becomes active in Bihar Assembly politics, it is a good thing.' Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Sunday hinted at the possibility of Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Bharti also revealed that during a recent state executive meeting, party leaders formally proposed that Paswan consider a larger role in Bihar politics. 'Chirag Paswan ji has said from every platform that Bihar is the centre of my whole of Bihar loves him. We had given him a formal proposal in the state executive meeting that he should come to Bihar and think about playing a bigger role. We are conducting a survey. The result of that survey will come, and if everything goes well, then I think that in the coming time, Chirag Paswan ji will seriously consider all these things and think about coming to Bihar and contesting elections,' Bharti said. Highlighting Paswan's commitment to Bihar, the LJP leader said, 'He is working for the Biharis and does all his politics by focusing on his vision for Bihar. Will it not be right that Chirag Paswan ji raises his voice from the Bihar Assembly and realises the vision of Bihar First, Bihari First.' There is, however, no official confirmation that Union Minister Chirag Paswan will contest the election. Earlier, Chirag Paswan asserted that there is 'no vacancy' currently in Bihar for the post of Chief Minister, and incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead a strong NDA government after the Assembly polls. 'There is no vacancy currently in Bihar for the post of CM. After the election results, under the leadership and vision of PM Modi, CM Nitish Kumar will lead a strong NDA government. After the Bihar election results, the DA government will be formed,' Paswan told reporters in Darbhanga. In a significant political development in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled to be held later this year, former Union Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh has merged his political outfit, Aap Sabki Awaz (ASA), with the Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor. The Bihar Assembly elections are expected to be held in October and November this year, wherein the NDA, which consists of the BJP, JD(U), and LJP, will be once again looking forward to returning to power. In contrast, the INDIA Bloc will be giving competition to the incumbent Nitish Kumar government. (ANI)
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tej Pratap breaks his silence a week after expulsion from RJD
Former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday (June 1, 2025) broke his silence a week after his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) by his father and party chief Lalu Prasad. Without naming anyone, Mr. Yadav in a social media post on X said some people had hatched a conspiracy to separate him from Tejashwi Yadav, his younger brother and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly. Comparing himself to Lord Krishna and his younger brother to Arjuna, Mr. Tej Yadav asserted that he would soon expose those playing the role of Jaichand (betrayer). Mr. Prasad had on May 25 expelled his elder son from the party for six years and snapped all family ties with him, stating that his actions were 'irresponsible' and not in accordance with public conduct. 'My dear mom and dad, my whole world is just you two. You and your orders are greater than God. If you are there, I have everything. I only need your trust and love and nothing else,' Mr. Tej Yadav posted at 5:27 a.m., while blaming a few greedy people of 'playing politics' with him. 'Papa, if you had not been there, this party would not have been there and neither would there be some greedy people like Jaichand who played politics with me. Mom and dad, may you both always be healthy and happy.' Sources said Mr. Prasad took action against his son after pictures of his remarriage were posted on his Facebook account. He later deleted that post claiming that his account was hacked. Later in the afternoon, Mr. Tej Yadav posted another message with an attacking tone. 'Those who dream of separating me from my Arjun, you will never be successful in your conspiracies. You can take Krishna's army but not Krishna himself. I will expose every conspiracy soon. Just have faith my brother, I am with you in every situation. I am away right now but my blessings were and will always be with you. My brother, take care of mom and dad, Jaichand is everywhere, inside as well as outside,' Mr. Tej Yadav said. In May 2018, Mr. Tej Yadav married Aishwarya Rai, the granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai but filed for divorce five months later. Ms. Rai termed Sunday's posts 'drama' keeping in mind the forthcoming Assembly election.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chirag Paswan may consider contesting polls from Bihar: LJP MP Arun Bharti
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Sunday hinted at the possibility of Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan contesting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Bharti also revealed that during a recent state executive meeting, party leaders formally proposed that Paswan consider a larger role in Bihar politics. 'Chirag Paswan ji has said from every platform that Bihar is the centre of my whole of Bihar loves him. We had given him a formal proposal in the state executive meeting that he should come to Bihar and think about playing a bigger role. We are conducting a survey. The result of that survey will come, and if everything goes well, then I think that in the coming time, Chirag Paswan ji will seriously consider all these things and think about coming to Bihar and contesting elections,' Bharti said. Highlighting Paswan's commitment to Bihar, the LJP leader said, 'He is working for the Biharis and does all his politics by focusing on his vision for Bihar. Will it not be right that Chirag Paswan ji raises his voice from the Bihar Assembly and realises the vision of Bihar First, Bihari First.' There is, however, no official confirmation that Union Minister Chirag Paswan will contest the election. Earlier, Chirag Paswan asserted that there is 'no vacancy' currently in Bihar for the post of Chief Minister, and incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will lead a strong NDA government after the Assembly polls. 'There is no vacancy currently in Bihar for the post of CM. After the election results, under the leadership and vision of PM Modi, CM Nitish Kumar will lead a strong NDA government. After the Bihar election results, the DA government will be formed,' Paswan told reporters in Darbhanga. In a significant political development in Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls scheduled to be held later this year, former Union Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh has merged his political outfit, Aap Sabki Awaz (ASA), with the Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor. The Bihar Assembly elections are expected to be held in October and November this year, wherein the NDA, which consists of the BJP, JD(U), and LJP, will be once again looking forward to returning to power. In contrast, the INDIA Bloc will be giving competition to the incumbent Nitish Kumar government. (ANI)
