Chirag Paswan, the Union food processing minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas, stated that his party will be participating in the upcoming assembly election in Jharkhand. He met with Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the political situation and the elections in Jharkhand. Paswan expressed his support for fighting the elections under the National Democratic Alliance, with a final decision to be made in the next 2-4 days. The state unit of the party is keen on joining the contest.
The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, led by Mehbooba Mufti, has announced the candidates for eight assembly constituencies ahead of the 2024 polls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding stringent laws against rape, while also meeting with Union ministers Amit Shah and JP Nadda. Following her statement "Bengal jalega, to poora Bharat jalega," Union Minister Chirag Paswan condemned the CM's words and called for the implementation of President's Rule in the state.
The Indian government has asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its advertisement for lateral entry into bureaucracy, after facing intense opposition and pressure from allies, including Chirag Paswan. The move sparked a debate, with PM Narendra Modi emphasizing the need for aligning the process with social justice. However, the ruling BJP and Congress seem to have different opinions on the matter.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, the president of Lok Janshakti Party, has raised concerns about the Centre's decision to fill government jobs through lateral entry on a contract basis. He argues that such appointments should adhere to existing reservation provisions and vows to bring the issue to the attention of the Centre. Meanwhile, the BJP defends the move as a step towards introducing transparency in the recruitment process, while opposition parties accuse it of undermining reservations for marginalized communities. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also criticizes the Congress' hypocrisy in opposing lateral entry, pointing out that the concept was first developed by the UPA government.
During a meeting in his Parliament office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly interacted with five Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MPs, led by party chief Chirag Paswan. Modi showed genuine interest in each MP's background and goals as politicians, earning praise from the attendees. He also mentioned the late Shri Ram Vilas Paswan and his valuable contributions, while expressing his support for Chirag and the LJP in their pursuit of public service.
Former co-stars Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan met in Parliament today, years after their movie Miley Naa Miley Hum. Paswan, now a cabinet minister, and Ranaut, a first-time MP, caught up with each other and shared a light moment with a 'low five.' While Paswan has made a name for himself in politics, Ranaut has continued to build a successful career in the film industry.
Actress Kangana Ranaut and politician Chirag Paswan's friendship, which started during their brief stint in the 2011 film Miley Naa Miley Hum, was recently rekindled in a heartwarming moment captured during an NDA meeting in Parliament. As the two hugged and greeted each other, cameras captured the reunion, sparking a wave of support on Indian Twitter for the duo, now dubbed as "RagGana". Despite their divergent career paths, Kangana's success in Bollywood and Chirag's shift to politics, the bond between the two remains strong, showcasing the power of unexpected friendships in the entertainment world.
In a surprising turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while campaigning for the late leader Ram Vilas Paswan, rhetorically asked voters to give one chance to Ram Vilas's son, Chirag Paswan, in the upcoming elections. Kumar quickly changed his course and appealed for votes for Chirag, a second-generation politician, saying that the youth leader will bring fresh ideas and work hard for the people of Bihar. The acrimony between Kumar and Junior Paswan seems to be a thing of the past as Chirag has shown his loyalty to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has filed his nomination papers with a promise to carry forward his father's legacy.
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.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Chirag Paswan, who have been at odds for the past four years, met in Patna today. The meeting, facilitated by key leaders from the BJP, marks a potential improvement in their strained alliance as Chirag Paswan contests on only 5 seats in the upcoming elections while JD(U) is contesting on 16. The meeting was also seen as a move towards projecting a unified front in the face of growing criticism and speculation about succession plans.