Overview

• Pashupati Kumar Paras formally announced the RLJP's exit from the NDA, citing unfair treatment during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
• Paras criticized the NDA for sidelining his party in favor of his nephew Chirag Paswan, who leads the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP).
• The RLJP is launching a membership drive and preparing to field candidates in all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
• Paras hinted at the possibility of joining the opposition Mahagathbandhan if offered a respectful and suitable position.
• The decision highlights ongoing fractures within Bihar's political landscape, with alliances and Dalit representation emerging as key issues.