The Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) chief and MP Chirag Paswan filed his nomination papers from Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, which holds significance for his family. He expressed gratitude for the outpouring support from his family and the people of Hajipur during his roadshow. Paswan also remembered his father who had been the MP for eight consecutive terms and paid obeisance at his residence and sought blessings from his mother before filing his nomination. The battle for Hajipur is between Paswan and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Shiv Chandra Ram, who lost in the 2019 elections against a LJP candidate.
Chirag Paswan Files Nomination from Hajipur, Keeping Family Legacy Alive
Background:
Hajipur, a Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar, holds immense significance for the Paswan family. Late Ram Vilas Paswan, a prominent Dalit leader and founder of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), represented Hajipur in the Parliament for eight consecutive terms, from 1977 to 2019.
After Ram Vilas Paswan's demise in October 2020, his son Chirag Paswan took over the reins of the LJP. The 2024 Lok Sabha election marks Chirag Paswan's first attempt to contest from his father's stronghold.
Nomination Filing and Significance:
On January 19, 2023, Chirag Paswan filed his nomination papers from Hajipur. The filing was preceded by a grand roadshow, where he received overwhelming support from his family, supporters, and the people of Hajipur.
Before filing his nomination, Paswan visited his father's residence and sought blessings from his mother. He also paid obeisance at a local temple and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from Hajipur.
The battle for Hajipur is between Chirag Paswan and Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) Shiv Chandra Ram. In the 2019 elections, RJD lost to the LJP candidate.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. When and for how long did Ram Vilas Paswan represent Hajipur in Parliament? A: From 1977 to 2019, for eight consecutive terms.
2. From which party is Chirag Paswan contesting the Hajipur election? A: Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV).
3. Who is Chirag Paswan's main rival in the Hajipur election? A: Shiv Chandra Ram from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
4. What is the significance of Hajipur constituency for the Paswan family? A: It was Ram Vilas Paswan's stronghold and represents the family's legacy.
5. When was Chirag Paswan elected as the LJP president? A: After his father's demise in October 2020.
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