'I will contest Bihar polls': Chirag Paswan ends speculation
The Times of IndiaSunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:24:18 AM
Chirag Paswan, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader, has put an end to the guessing game by confirming he’ll be running in Bihar’s upcoming state elections. He framed his decision as a tribute to his late father’s legacy and doubled down on development as his key focus. Interestingly, he left his constituency choice up to voters—a move that feels both strategic and symbolic—while stressing his goal to strengthen his party’s role within the NDA alliance.
Editor’s Note: Paswan’s announcement isn’t just about filling a ballot—it’s a chess move in Bihar’s high-stakes political scene. By invoking his father’s name and deferring to voters on where he’ll run, he’s blending emotional appeal with grassroots optics. For the NDA, this signals cohesion (or at least the appearance of it), but it also sets up a test: Can Paswan rally enough support to justify his party’s clout in the coalition? For Bihar, it’s another thread in the larger tapestry of caste, legacy, and development promises shaping this election.
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