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.