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Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
LJP (RV) may call key meet to back Chirag Paswan's assembly polls debut
LJP(RV) Seeks 'Bigger Role' for Chirag Paswan in Bihar. Synopsis The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is likely to convene an executive meeting to propose that its president, Chirag Paswan, contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Party leaders believe Paswan's presence in the assembly would amplify his vision for Bihar's development. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) is likely to soon call a meeting of its executive members to formalise a proposal urging its president and Union minister Chirag Paswan to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. ADVERTISEMENT Sources said its leaders had met on May 30 in Bihar's Bikramganj, where hours later Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting, to back the idea. Paswan himself was not in the meeting. Importantly, sources added, Paswan may contest from a general category seat if he does decide to fight the assembly polls instead of a constituency reserved for the Schdueld Castes, a path often chosen by leaders from the Dalit community. Also Read: Nitish Kumar recalibrates caste math ahead of Bihar polls This is aimed at sending out a message about his acceptance outside his core constituency and projecting him as a leader with wide appeal. LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti told PTI that Bihar is central to Paswan's politics and he has repeatedly spoken about his vision for the state's development, recalling the 'Bihar First Bihari First' agenda put forth by the Union minister. ADVERTISEMENT "This can be better voiced if Paswan reiterates the agenda from the soil of Bihar and its assembly," Bharti said, outlining the reason behind the clamour within the party for its main face to contest the assembly polls, expected to be held in October-November. The move is also being seen as muscle-flexing by this important constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar. It is third biggest NDA member after the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United). ADVERTISEMENT Seat-sharing talks in the NDA, which is more crowded now than ever in the state, is yet to begin, and its constituents are positioning themselves ahead of what is likely to be a hard bargain. Also Read: 'Greedy people do politics with me': The Lalu-Tej Pratap saga takes a twist; RJD supremo's eldest pleads not guilty ADVERTISEMENT The party founded by Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent leader from the Dalit community, sees itself as crucial to the success of the ruling alliance in the state where the RJD-Congress-Left bloc is sensing an opportunity to unseat Kumar from power after two decades amid concerns about his fitness. The LJP (RV) can summon a meeting of its national executive or state executive members to formalise the proposal for Chirag Paswan to contest the assembly polls. Paswan's decision to walk out of the NDA in the 2020 assembly polls and put up its candidates mostly against the JD(U) due to his differences with Kumar had cost the state's ruling party heavily, reducing it to a decidedly junior status to the BJP and putting the opposition within sniffing distance of power. ADVERTISEMENT Though Paswan's party could also win only one seat and later suffered a split but has since recovered its political mojo and won all five Lok Sabha seats it contested in the 2024 elections. Parties led by Union minister Jitan Ram Majhi and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha are other NDA members in the state with 243-member assembly. A third term Lok Sabha MP, Paswan has never contested the assembly poll but has of late expressed his keenness for the state politics. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
LJP (RV) may call key meet to back Paswan's assembly polls debut
LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti told PTI that Bihar is central to Paswan's politics and he has repeatedly spoken about his vision for the state's development, recalling the 'Bihar First Bihari First' agenda put forth by the Union minister. Sources said its leaders had met on May 30 in Bihar's Bikramganj, where hours later Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting, to back the idea. Paswan himself was not in the meeting. New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) The Lok Janshakti Parry (Ram Vilas) is likely to soon call a meeting of its executive members to formalise a proposal urging its president and Union minister Chirag Paswan to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. 'This can be better voiced if Paswan reiterates the agenda from the soil of Bihar and its assembly,' Bharti said, outlining the reason behind the clamour within the party for its main face to contest the assembly polls, expected to be held in October-November. The move is also being seen as muscle-flexing by this important constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar. It is third biggest NDA member after the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United). Seat-sharing talks in the NDA, which is more crowded now than ever in the state, is yet to begin, and its constituents are positioning themselves ahead of what is likely to be a hard bargain. The party founded by Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent leader from the Dalit community, sees itself as crucial to the success of the ruling alliance in the state where the RJD-Congress-Left bloc is sensing an opportunity to unseat Kumar from power after two decades amid concerns about his fitness. The LJP (RV) can summon a meeting of its national executive or state executive members to formalise the proposal for Chirag Paswan to contest the assembly polls. Paswan's decision to walk out of the NDA in the 2020 assembly polls and put up its candidates mostly against the JD(U) due to his differences with Kumar had cost the state's ruling party heavily, reducing it to a decidedly junior status to the BJP and putting the opposition within sniffing distance of power. Though Paswan's party could also win only one seat and later suffered a split but has since recovered its political mojo and won all five Lok Sabha seats it contested in the 2024 elections. Parties led by Union minister Jitan Ram Majhi and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha are other NDA members in the state with 243-member assembly. A third term Lok Sabha MP, Paswan has never contested the assembly poll but has of late expressed his keenness for the state politics. PTI KR DV DV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
LJP (RV) may call key meet to back Chirag Paswan's assembly polls debut
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Lok Janshakti Parry (Ram Vilas) is likely to soon call a meeting of its executive members to formalise a proposal urging its president and Union minister Chirag Paswan to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections Sources said its leaders had met on May 30 in Bihar's Bikramganj, where hours later Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting, to back the idea. Paswan himself was not in the (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti told PTI that Bihar is central to Paswan's politics and he has repeatedly spoken about his vision for the state's development, recalling the 'Bihar First Bihari First' agenda put forth by the Union minister."This can be better voiced if Paswan reiterates the agenda from the soil of Bihar and its assembly," Bharti said, outlining the reason behind the clamour within the party for its main face to contest the assembly polls, expected to be held in move is also being seen as muscle-flexing by this important constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in Bihar. It is third biggest NDA member after the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United).Seat-sharing talks in the NDA, which is more crowded now than ever in the state, is yet to begin, and its constituents are positioning themselves ahead of what is likely to be a hard party founded by Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent leader from the Dalit community, sees itself as crucial to the success of the ruling alliance in the state where the RJD-Congress-Left bloc is sensing an opportunity to unseat Kumar from power after two decades amid concerns about his LJP (RV) can summon a meeting of its national executive or state executive members to formalise the proposal for Chirag Paswan to contest the assembly decision to walk out of the NDA in the 2020 assembly polls and put up its candidates mostly against the JD(U) due to his differences with Kumar had cost the state's ruling party heavily, reducing it to a decidedly junior status to the BJP and putting the opposition within sniffing distance of Paswan's party could also win only one seat and later suffered a split but has since recovered its political mojo and won all five Lok Sabha seats it contested in the 2024 led by Union minister Jitan Ram Majhi and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha are other NDA members in the state with 243-member assembly.A third term Lok Sabha MP, Paswan has never contested the assembly poll but has of late expressed his keenness for the state politics.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Modi warns BJP leaders in Bihar over switching sides and family politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sent a strong message to party workers and leaders in Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. He warned BJP leaders not to switch parties just before elections and then return after the polls. 'When elections approach, some people leave for other parties and return after the polls. This diminishes your significance in the party,' PM Modi told BJP leaders during a meeting, according to a report by India Today. During his visit in Bihar, Modi asked the party workers to show patience if they want to grow in the party. 'Patience is the greatest asset in a party. If you have patience, you will earn respect and recognition,' he said. The Assembly elections in Bihar, scheduled to be held in October or November 2025, will see a direct contest between the RJD-Congress-Left alliance and the ruling BJP-JD(U) alliance. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, known for changing political sides, remains important to the BJP because of his support among the Kurmi community. Kumar became Chief Minister for the ninth time in January last year after leaving the Mahagathbandhan and joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). No to family politics According to the report, PM Modi also said leaders should not expect election tickets for their family members. 'There should be no feudalism or dynasty in politics. It should not happen that if not you, then your son gets the ticket. This practice must end,' he said. 'Tell people about Operation Sindoor' With only a few months left for the polls, PM Modi gave instructions to the party workers to focus on winning every booth and tell people about India's strong response to terrorism. 'Why do party workers work hard? Shouldn't they be rewarded for their efforts?' he asked. 'Win the booth, win Bihar. Strengthen the booth, because a strong booth will ensure victory,' he added. He also told the leaders to inform people about Operation Sindoor, in which India struck terror camps and military targets inside Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. 'Tell the people how we exposed Pakistan globally on the issue of terrorism, and the strong actions taken against it. This must reach every citizen,' the Prime Minister said.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Modi Cautions Against Political Opportunism As Bihar Elections Approach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a pointed message to Bihar's political landscape during his recent visit, addressing the growing trend of leaders who abandon their parties before elections only to return afterward. Speaking to BJP leaders in the state, Modi emphasized that such opportunistic behavior undermines political credibility and party standing. The Prime Minister's remarks come as Bihar prepares for Assembly elections scheduled for November 2025, setting the stage for a significant political battle between competing alliances. During his interaction with party workers, Modi stressed several critical points for the upcoming electoral contest. He highlighted the importance of promoting Operation Sindoor's achievements while strengthening grassroots leadership across the state. The Prime Minister particularly emphasized patience as a fundamental virtue in politics, suggesting that sustained commitment leads to genuine respect and recognition within party ranks. His message targeted those who frequently switch political allegiances based on immediate opportunities rather than long-term principles. Modi also addressed the persistent issue of dynastic politics in Bihar, urging party leaders to prioritize merit over family connections when selecting candidates. He specifically warned against the practice of family members seeking tickets when the original leader is unavailable, calling for an end to such feudalistic approaches in modern politics. This stance reflects the BJP's broader campaign against nepotism in Indian politics, particularly relevant in Bihar where family-based political dynasties have traditionally held significant influence. The upcoming elections will feature a direct confrontation between two major alliances: the RJD-Congress-Left coalition and the ruling BJP-JD(U) partnership. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar remains a crucial figure in this equation, despite his history of changing political allegiances, which has earned him the nickname "Paltu Ram" among critics. Kumar, who assumed the Chief Minister's office for the ninth time in January 2024 after rejoining the NDA, continues to be valued by the BJP for his appeal among the Kurmi community, making him an essential component of the party's electoral strategy. Modi's visit and subsequent roadshow in Patna effectively launched the BJP's campaign for the November elections. His emphasis on loyalty, merit-based selection, and grassroots empowerment signals the party's strategy to counter opposition narratives while maintaining coalition unity. The Prime Minister's message serves as both a warning to potential defectors and a rallying call for committed party workers, setting the tone for what promises to be a closely contested electoral battle in one of India's most politically significant states.
