Chirag Paswan
Indian politician (born 1982)
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Chirag Ram Vilas Paswan is an Indian politician and former actor who is serving as the 19th Minister of Food Processing Industries since June 2024, the 1st president of the Lok Janshakti Party since 2021, 2nd president of the Lok Janshakti Party from 2019 to 2021 and a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from the Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency since 2024. He is the son of late Member of Parliament and Union Minister, Ram Vilas Paswan.
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‘Beyond understanding’: Nitish-ally Chirag Paswan slams Bihar’s law and order; questions police roleUnion Minister Chirag Paswan criticized Bihar's deteriorating law and order following a series of murders, including a hospital worker in Nalanda. Political tensions escalated as Congress leaders..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Union Minister Chirag Paswan receives death threat ahead of Bihar assembly pollsUnion Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party's chief spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday, i.e., July 11.DNA - Published | |
Bihar elections: Law and order, domicile push & ‘all-in’ gamble - How Chirag Paswan is shaking up NDAAs Bihar gears up for crucial assembly elections, Chirag Paswan is distinguishing himself within the NDA by voicing opinions that contrast with Nitish Kumar's, particularly on law and order and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Chirag Paswan's '243 seats' remark: BJP says LJP will contest as 'ally' in Bihar; Congress predicts 'weather scientist' will leave allianceChirag Paswan's announcement to field LJP candidates for all 243 Bihar seats has stirred reactions. BJP interprets Paswan's move as contesting within the NDA, anticipating a united front. Conversely,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'For better future of Bihar': Chirag Paswan announces candidacy for assembly elections; supports 'domicile policy'Chirag Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, vowing to champion the state's future. He pledged to fulfill..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NDA allies back EC, call SIR routine & necessaryNDA allies in Bihar have voiced strong support for the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls, dismissing opposition claims of disenfranchisement. Leaders like Chirag..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar elections: Tensions in NDA? Jitan Ram Manjhi warns Chirag Paswan over past 'mistakes'Tensions appear to be simmering within the NDA as Jitan Ram Manjhi warns Chirag Paswan against repeating his 2020 election strategy, hinting at potential consequences. Paswan responded diplomatically,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Give me victory, I will give you developed Bihar': Who is Chirag Paswan targeting - opposition or Nitish Kumar?LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan's recent remarks about contesting the Bihar assembly polls with a "Bihar First, Bihari First" agenda have stirred political waters. Despite being an NDA ally, his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Bihar first, Bihari first': Chirag Paswan reveals reason behind his Bihar poll entry; says opposition all 'jittery'Union Minister Chirag Paswan declared his intention to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, dismissing opposition attempts to thwart him. Addressing a rally in Nalanda, he criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'You're union minister': Why fight Bihar polls, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar 'asked' Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Extra baggage': Tejashwi Yadav rules out Nitish Kumar’s return to alliance, says ‘not a chance’RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has firmly rejected any possibility of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's return to the opposition alliance, labeling him as 'extra baggage'. Yadav criticized Kumar for switching..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: Violent protests in Manipur after arrest of Meitei leader; Chirag Paswan announces he will fight Bihar polls; & moreManipur is facing renewed unrest following the arrest of a key Meitei leader, leading to violent protests and internet shutdowns. Chirag Paswan has confirmed his candidacy for the Bihar assembly polls,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'I will contest Bihar polls': Union Minister Chirag Paswan ends speculation; 'voters will decide from which seat I fight'Chirag Paswan announced his decision to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his father's vision and prioritizing the state's development. He stated..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘They look for excuses’: Chirag Paswan slams Rahul Gandhi amid EC row, says LoP has 'accepted defeat' in Bihar pollsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan asserts that Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) indicates an acceptance of defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan accuses..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I'm sorry to see...': Chirag Paswan says 'misgivings' being created that he wants to be Bihar CMUnion Minister Chirag Paswan addressed concerns about his chief ministerial ambitions in Bihar. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would be to strengthen the NDA's..IndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan: Ready to contest Bihar polls if it boosts LJP's strike rateUnion Minister Chirag Paswan has indicated his willingness to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections to bolster his party's performance. He emphasized his desire to improve conditions in Bihar,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ready to contest Bihar assembly polls if it helps my party improve strike rate: Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't see myself in national politics for long': Chirag Paswan on contesting Bihar assembly pollsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan is considering a return to Bihar state politics, driven by his commitment to the state's development. Despite securing a third term as Lok Sabha MP, Paswan feels he can..IndiaTimes - Published |
'If you wanted caste-based census so badly, you should have done earlier': Chirag Paswan slams CongressUnion Minister Chirag Paswan criticized the Congress party for allegedly using the caste census as a political tool to incite public sentiment, questioning their commitment since they didn't implement..IndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan calls out JUH for skipping Iftaar party, asks if opposition did enough for MuslimsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan has questioned Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's decision to boycott his party's Iftaar gathering, urging them to reconsider their stance. He highlighted his father's efforts to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No point in saying such baseless things': Chirag Paswan on Tejashwi's SOS for Nitish's son to join politicsUnion minister Chirag Paswan criticised Tejashwi Yadav for suggesting Nishant Kumar's entry into politics, noting the decision is personal for Nishant. Tejashwi expressed concerns about the BJP's..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP makes space for Nitish's JDU and Chirag Paswan in Delhi pollsBJP allocates two Delhi assembly poll seats to allies JD(U) and LJP (Ram Vilas). JD(U) to contest from Burari and LJP from Deoli. BJP fields additional 9 candidates, including Shikha Rai and Anil..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Lalu Yadav has no importance in Bihar, people are standing with NDA': BJP's Prem KumarBihar minister Prem Kumar underscored public support for the NDA, dismissing Lalu Yadav's influence. He advocates for a double-engine government for fast-tracked development. Union minister Chirag..IndiaTimes - Published | BPSC row: 'Not a supporter of lathicharge,' says NDA ally Chirag Paswan calls for 'immediate intervention' by Nitish govtChirag Paswan, an NDA ally, criticized lathicharge and water cannons used on students protesting in Patna over alleged BPSC exam irregularities. He urged Bihar's chief minister Nitish Kumar for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre reconstitutes NITI Aayog: 15 Union Ministers, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chirag Paswan among new membersThe four ex-officio members will be Union Ministers Rajnath Singh (Defence), Amit Shah (Home), Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture) and Nirmala Sitharaman (Finance).DNA - Published | Congress plays 'Dalit card' whenever its defeat is certain: Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published |
Congress showing 'old mentality' of 'dictating terms': NDA on opposition's fight for Speaker postThe parliamentary proceedings witnessed tensions as NDA criticized Congress's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker, leading to a contentious election. Union ministers expressed dissatisfaction over Congress's..IndiaTimes - Published | Union minister Paswan praises PM Modi on inauguration of Nalanda University's new campusPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The event was celebrated as a historic moment for India's educational heritage. Union Minister Chirag..IndiaTimes - Published |
100-day plans a priority, say Prahlad Joshi, Chirag PaswanIndiaTimes - Published | From HD Kumaraswamy to Chirag Paswan: BJP allies have been allocated these ministriesIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi 3.0 council of ministers: LJP's Chirag Paswan takes oath as ministerIndiaTimes - Published | DNA Exclusive: Chirag Paswan shares roadmap after winning Bihar's Hajipur Lok Sabha seat, says, 'I want to...'Paswan has emerged as a leader who has exceeded expectations, and excelled the responsibilities given to him electorally. Despite the challenges in the past few months, Paswan has managed to maintain..DNA - Published |
NDA's victory is victory of PM Modi: Chirag PaswanOn Wednesday the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously passed a resolution to elect Narendra Modi as their leader for the third time. This decision was taken during a crucial meeting held at..IndiaTimes - Published | What BJP may have to give Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan, Eknath Shinde to make Modi 3.0 a realityFor the first time in his 22-year political career, Modi will not have the absolute majority that has allowed him to make decisions independently.DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha Election: LJP chief Chirag Paswan to take part in NDA meeting after winning all 5 seats in BiharChirag Paswan said that counting is still underway and NDA will perform better when the final results will come.DNA - Published | Opposition will be more shocked in 2024 than they were in 2019: Chirag Paswan on Lok Sabha polls resultsIndiaTimes - Published |
NDA allies join PM Modi in Varanasi, confident of 'abki baar 400 paar'NDA partners, including PM Narendra Modi, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary, LJP president Chirag Paswan, Omprakash Rajbha, and Anupriya Patel, expressed confidence in Varanasi..IndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan threatens legal action against Tejashwi Yadav over reservation remarksChirag Paswan on Friday threatened legal action against Tejashwi Yadav, saying "It is false. Tejashwi Yadav is speaking lies at rally after rally. He must stop it, else I may resort to legal action"...IndiaTimes - Published |
Finally, Chirag files nominations from Hajipur, vows to serve like a 'son'Chirag Paswan filed his nomination in Hajipur, vowing to continue his father's legacy. The political battle intensifies as he faces RJD's Shivchandra Ram, with BJP's support shifting to Chirag due to..IndiaTimes - Published | 'You can't imagine ... ': Chirag Paswan writes to Tejashwi Yadav, seeks action over abusive language for his mother by RJD workersIndiaTimes - Published |
Lalu's RJD slams PM Modi for maintaining silence over dynastic politics at Bihar rallyRJD criticizes PM Modi's silence on dynastic politics at Jamui rally. Chirag Paswan shifts to Hajipur, fielding brother-in-law in Jamui. PM avoids 'parivarvad', praises Chandragupta Maurya. RJD demands..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi is our face in all the 40 Lok Sabha seats here: Bihar Dy CM Samrat ChoudharyDeputy CM Samrat Choudhary is confident in BJP's success in all 40 Lok Sabha seats. PM Modi's visit to Jamui is significant. Chirag Paswan feels honored. Arun Bharti contests from Hajipur...IndiaTimes - Published |
'He sold all Lok Sabha tickets': Chirag Paswan faces rebellion, 22 leaders quit party22 leaders of Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas), including one former MP and one former MLA, have quit the party accusing Chirag Paswan of "selling" Lok Sabha tickets to people "one could not imagine"...IndiaTimes - Published | RLJP integral part of NDA, says ParasPashupati Kumar Paras resigned from Union cabinet but reaffirmed RLJP's NDA role, backing PM Modi for 400+ seats. Speculations of contesting against Chirag Paswan ceased, both claiming as Ram Vilas..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pashupati Paras takes U-turn, to campaign for his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan in Lok Sabha pollsPashupati Kumar Paras resigned from the Union cabinet and plans to campaign for NDA candidates in all 40 LS seats in Bihar. He supports his nephew Chirag Paswan in Hajipur and aims for NDA victory.IndiaTimes - Published | LJP releases list of candidates for Lok Sabha: Chirag Paswan to contest from HajipurIndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha elections: Chirag Paswan gives up Jamui seat for his brother-in-lawIndiaTimes - Published | Chirag Paswan's party to declare Lok Sabha poll candidates 'immediately' after HoliNDA ally Chirag Paswan announced that his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will reveal its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections right after Holi. Paswan, whose party holds five out of Bihar's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha polls 2024: Chirag Paswan's LJP to release candidates list 'immediately' after HoliNDA ally Chirag Paswan on Sunday said his Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will declare its candidates for the Lok Sabha polls "immediately after Holi".DNA - Published | 'Pashupati Paras has to decide if ...': Chirag Paswan on uncle walking out of NDAIndiaTimes - Published |
