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LJP Pushes for Chirag Paswan to Lead NDA in Bihar Assembly Elections

The party highlights Paswan's cross-caste appeal and vision for Bihar's development as the state prepares for elections in six months.

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Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) president and Union minister Chirag Paswan. (ANI)
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Overview

  • The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has formally urged the NDA to elevate Chirag Paswan as its primary leader for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
  • Arun Bharti, LJP's chief whip, emphasized Paswan's broad acceptability across communities and his vision for a transformative development trajectory in Bihar.
  • The LJP argues that Bihar is at a critical juncture, requiring energetic leadership to drive long-term progress.
  • Questions about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s health have added to the uncertainty surrounding the leadership dynamics within the NDA.
  • The LJP's historical tensions with JD(U), including Paswan's 2020 decision to contest against JD(U) seats, continue to shape alliance politics in Bihar.