The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Bihar's Hajipur constituency may witness a fierce battle between uncle and nephew, as Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan announces his decision to contest from there while his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras also expresses interest in the same seat. With this development, the Hajipur constituency is expected to become one of the most closely-watched seats in the polls. Will Pashupati Kumar Paras, who recently resigned from the Union cabinet, stand against his nephew and ally himself with PM Modi, as he has previously stated, or will he choose a different path? Only time will tell.
Uncle vs Nephew: Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Paras to Face Off in Bihar's Hajipur Constituency
The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Bihar's Hajipur constituency is set to witness a fierce battle between uncle and nephew, as Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan has announced his decision to contest from there, while his estranged uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras has also expressed interest in the same seat.
The development has made Hajipur one of the most closely-watched constituencies in the polls. Paras, who recently resigned from the Union cabinet, has previously stated that he will stand against his nephew and ally himself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, it remains to be seen whether he will follow through on this threat.
Background:
The Paras-Paswan feud has been brewing for several years, stemming from a dispute over the leadership of the LJP. Chirag Paswan, the son of the late Ram Vilas Paswan, took over the reins of the party in 2020 after his father's death. However, Paras, who was the party's parliamentary leader, challenged Chirag's leadership, leading to a split within the LJP.
Significance:
The Hajipur constituency has been a stronghold of the Paswan family for decades. Ram Vilas Paswan, who represented the seat for eight terms, was known for his strong support base among Dalits, the largest caste group in Bihar. Chirag Paswan will be hoping to capitalize on his father's legacy, while Paras will seek to prove that he has the support of the Dalit community.
Impact on Elections:
The uncle-nephew contest in Hajipur is likely to have a significant impact on the overall electoral outcome in Bihar. The LJP, which has traditionally been an ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), could split the Dalit vote, potentially benefiting the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)-led Mahagathbandhan.
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