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India Gazette
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"I will obey my Party's wishes, yet to discuss" Chirag Paswan on contesting Bihar elections
New Delhi [India] June 2 (ANI): Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan responded to his party's request to contest the upcoming Bihar Vidhan Sabha elections, stating that he will respect the party's decision, whatever it may be. 'I will obey my party's wishes. For now, we are yet to discuss it...,' he said. On Sunday, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti 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 if Chirag Paswan Ji raises his voice from the Bihar Assembly and realises the vision of Bihar First, Bihari First?' Earlier, Chirag Paswan asserted that there is 'no vacancy' for the post of Chief Minister in Bihar, 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)
India Gazette
17 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)
India Gazette
21 hours 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)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chirag may shift to state politics to boost poll prospects: LJP (RV)
Patna: Amid growing speculation that Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan may transition to state politics, the party's Bihar in charge, Arun Bharti, on Friday said they want him to contest the upcoming state assembly elections to improve their electoral prospects. Currently, the LJP (Ram Vilas) has no representation in the Bihar assembly. Its sole MLA, Raj Kumar Singh, elected from the Matihani seat in Begusarai district, subsequently joined the JD(U). Chirag is presently a Union minister in the Narendra Modi govt, heading the ministry of food processing industries. Contesting state elections would mean resigning from the Union cabinet, but the party says his top priority is now "the development of Bihar and Biharis". Interestingly, PM Narendra Modi has already kick-started the NDA's campaign for the assembly elections, visiting Bihar twice within a month, a move seen as a sign of the BJP's determination to win the state. Speaking to TOI on Friday, Arun Bharti, who is also the MP from Jamui, said, "The party's state working committee has sent a formal proposal to Chirag to contest elections from Bihar for the party's better poll prospects." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Emphasising Chirag's commitment to the state's development, Bharti added that he "could go to any extent to achieve that goal". Bharti described Chirag as the "most talented" youth within the NDA and a potential future chief minister. "Among all the promising youths from the NDA who could be given leadership of the state, Chirag Paswan appears to be the strongest contender. However, after Nitish Kumar..." he said, without completing the thought. He, however, refrained from commenting on seat-sharing discussions. During an interaction with mediapersons in Hajipur on Thursday evening, Chirag had said the matter was under active discussion within the party. "The party is debating the issue and also conducting a survey on whether his contesting elections will benefit the party and the ruling alliance," he said. However, political observers said Chirag entering the assembly poll fray could intensify the internal power struggle within the NDA in Bihar. Sources close to the party said it is demanding a respectable share of seats under the seat-sharing agreement, citing its 100% strike rate in the last two Lok Sabha elections and its ability to transfer votes to allies. In the 2020 assembly elections, Chirag fielded LJP candidates against JD(U) nominees in at least 145 constituencies after alliance talks failed. Though the party secured just one seat, it dealt a severe blow to Nitish Kumar's JD(U), pushing it to third place.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Bihar Politics: RJD's Tejashwi Yadav Hits Out At PM Modi Post-State Visit, Raises 11 Queries On Development
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bihar, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav launched a fierce counterattack, questioning the Prime Minister's silence on key issues facing the state. Taking to the social media platform X, LoP Yadav accused the NDA government of failing to develop Bihar despite being in power for 20 years in the state and 11 years at the Centre. In a strongly worded post, he wrote: "There is record-breaking unemployment, poverty, and migration in Bihar, all of which are the bitter gifts of the NDA's two-decade-long rule." He cited NITI Aayog data, saying that Bihar ranks at the bottom in critical sectors like education, healthcare, law and order, industry, and per capita income. Accusing PM Modi of ignoring real issues, LoP Yadav said: "The Prime Minister comes to Bihar only in election years, and each time, he repeats the same old announcements and inaugurations, some dating back to 2015." To drive home his point, he released a poster featuring a half-face image of PM Modi with the caption "Mouh Khula Hi Nahi", claiming the Prime Minister remained silent on the health status of CM Nitish Kumar, unemployment and job creation, the poor state of Bihar's healthcare, rising crime and lawlessness, failing education system, Bihar's long-pending demand for special state status, the safety of business owners and traders, absence of industrial development, lack of new investments, continued migration of Biharis and widespread poverty in the state. During his visit, PM Modi launched and inaugurated projects worth Rs 48,500 crore, including infrastructure and agricultural projects, and saluted the armed forces for their valour in Operation Sindoor. He also conducted a roadshow on Thursday and addressed a large rally in Karakat (Bikramganj) on Friday. However, LoP Yadav dismissed these as repetitive electoral stunts, arguing that the people of Bihar are now aware of such misleading statements and hollow promises. "This is Bihar – and Biharis know exactly who is telling the truth and who is not," he asserted.
