Chirag Paswan

Bihar Political Crisis: Nitish Kumar will take oath today at 2 pm

The same thing happened in Bihar which everyone was aware of. Nitish Kumar has decided to form a new government with RJD. The swearing-in of the new government will take place at around 2 pm today. Nitish Kumar will take oath as CM and Tejashwi Yadav as Deputy CM.

Aug 10, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

Bihar Political Crisis: Chirag Paswan's big attack after Nitish Kumar's resignation

Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister tomorrow. At the same time, Tejashwi Yadav will take oath as the Deputy CM. The swearing-in will be held at the Rajendra Mandap of the Raj Bhavan at 4 pm. Meanwhile, in a conversation with Zee News, Chirag Paswan has a big attack on Nitish Kumar. Along with this, Nitish Kumar's ambition to become the Prime Minister has also been disclosed.

Aug 09, 2022, 21:08 PM IST

'Tantrums of CM': Chirag Paswan attacks Nitish Kumar amid talks of political change in Bihar

Chirag Paswan hit out at the JD(U) and dared it to take on the BJP directly instead of accusing him of involvement in a conspiracy to dent Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's popularity.
 

Aug 09, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

Bihar politics: Chirag Paswan challenges CM Nitish Kumar to take on BJP directly amid alleged rift

"And when the NITI Aayog met yesterday, our CM refused to attend the meeting," former Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan further said.

Aug 08, 2022, 20:35 PM IST

Nitish Kumar's JD(U) blames Chirag Paswan for its debacle in 2020 Bihar assembly polls; LJP leader hits back

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan also took a veiled dig at Nitish Kumar over speculations of yet another political volte-face in Bihar.

Aug 08, 2022, 12:24 PM IST

Chirag Paswan attends NDA meet on presidential poll preparation, says 'It does not mean.....'

The Jamui MP, however, said later that his presence at the meeting was because of his support for the ruling alliance's presidential candidate Draupadi Murmu. Paswan said he was invited to attend the meeting, adding "It does not mean that I am part of the NDA."

 

Jul 18, 2022, 08:13 AM IST

Chirag Paswan vacates bungalow allotted to his late father Ram Vilas Paswan

Ram Vilas Paswan was a union minister both in UPA and NDA governments and had stayed in the bungalow for long years. 

Mar 31, 2022, 10:13 AM IST

Chirag Paswan writes to Bihar Governor, demands President's rule to stop hooch tragedy

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief wrote to Governor Phagu Chauhan in view of the recent deaths due to spurious liquor in Bihar.

Jan 22, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

Chirag Paswan, Bihar LJP leader, predicts mid-term polls for Bihar

"I believe there will be mid-term elections in Bihar. We will fight the upcoming elections in an alliance. However, alliance partners will be announced before the elections only," said Chirag Paswan in a press conference here.

Nov 14, 2021, 10:17 AM IST

Chirag Paswan, Pashupati Paras-led LJP factions get new party names, poll symbols

In an interim order on October 2, the EC had barred both the factions from using the name of Lok Janshakti Party or its symbol 'bungalow' till the dispute between the two is settled by the poll panel.

Oct 05, 2021, 13:37 PM IST

EC freezes LJP's poll symbol amid dispute between Chirag Paswan, Pashupati Paras camps

In June, both Chirag Paswan and Pashupati Kumar Paras had written to the EC claiming right on the party symbol. 

Oct 02, 2021, 16:31 PM IST

BJP confused as to which faction of LJP to support in Bihar

After months of ignoring Chirag Paswan in favour of his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, a section of the BJP in Bihar seems to be reaching out to him in order to keep him in good humor.

Sep 15, 2021, 18:19 PM IST

Prince Raj, Chirag Paswan's cousin and Lok Janshakti Party MP from Bihar's Samastipur, booked for alleged rape

Lok Janshakti Party MP Prince Paswan has been booked under rape charges by the Delhi Police following a court order in this regard. A senior Delhi Police officer said the case was registered against Paswan at the direction of the court.

Sep 14, 2021, 11:43 AM IST

Ram Vilas Paswan death anniversary: Chirag shares PM Modi's letter remembering LJP leader

On Ram Vilas Paswan's death anniversary, Chirag Paswan shared a letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the latter remembered the late Lok Janshakti Party leader.

Sep 12, 2021, 09:11 AM IST

Another setback to Chirag Paswan, LJP leader told to vacate bungalow allotted to his father Ram Vilas

Ram Vilas Paswan, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, stayed at the bungalow for nearly three decades till his demise in October last year. Presently, his wife, son Chirag Paswan and other family members have been staying there.

Aug 10, 2021, 18:31 PM IST

Chirag Paswan slams Uncle Pashupati Paras ahead of Aashirwad Yatra

Chirag Paswan had announced on June 20 that he would start the 'Aashirwad Yatra' from July 5, the birth anniversary of his father and the party's founder. The announcement was made after a meeting of the LJP's national executive, which backed his leadership and hit out at a faction led by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras for working against the party's constitution.

Jul 05, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

Chirag Paswan says on Uncle Pashupati Paras: A family cheated, but the party's family is in support

Chirag Paswan had announced on June 20 that he would start the 'Aashirwad Yatra' from July 5, the birth anniversary of his father and the party's founder. The announcement was made after a meeting of the LJP's national executive, which backed his leadership and hit out at a faction led by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras for working against the party's constitution.

Jul 05, 2021, 11:30 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to late LJP supremo Ram Vilas Paswan

Ram Vilas Paswan was among the most experienced parliamentarians and had served as a minister in governments led by different parties, ranging from socialist groups to the Congress and the BJP.

Jul 05, 2021, 10:21 AM IST

LIVE: 12 suspended BJP MLAs meet Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan

“We have just met with the President and submitted a memorandum to him regarding the matter of great impropriety concerning the office of SG, Tushar Mehta. We ask for the immediate resignation of the SG on the grounds of gross misconduct and impropriety,” says Mahua Moitra, TMC MP.

Jul 05, 2021, 09:40 AM IST

Chirag Paswan to begin 'Ashirvaad Yatra' today on the occasion of Ram Vilas Paswan’s birth anniversary amid tussle in LJP

Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Chirag Paswan will today begin his Ashirvad Yatra from Hajipur, which was the Lok Sabha constituency of his father late Ram Vilas Paswan. 

Jul 05, 2021, 08:33 AM IST