Chirag Paswan: News
Chirag Paswan, born on October 31, 1982, in Delhi, is a Member of the Parliament belonging to the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). He is the son of late former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, who founded the LJP in 2000. Before Paswan joined politics, he appeared in a Bollywood film, 'Miley Naa Miley Hum' (2011), opposite Kangana Ranaut. However, he later quit acting to join the party and held active positions in the LJP's local politics in Bihar. The ambitious Paswan eventually became the party's national president ahead of the 2020 Bihar Assembly polls when his father's health deteriorated. He first contested in the General Elections in 2014 from the Jamui constituency and won a seat in the Lok Sabha with a huge margin. However, the same resounding victory was not repeated in the 2019 LS polls as his party won only one seat in the Lok Sabha, which Paswan had retained from Jamui. He is the Founder and Director of Chirag Ka Rojgar, an NGO that provides jobs to the unemployed in Bihar.
12 Nov 2024
DelhiChirag Paswan's uncle evicted from 40-year-old residence in Patna
Pashupati Paras, the estranged uncle of Union Minister Chirag Paswan, has been evicted from a residence he occupied for nearly four decades.
14 Oct 2024
Aamir KhanChirag Paswan's security upgraded to Z-category
The Union government has upgraded the security cover of Cabinet Minister Chirag Paswan to Z-category, official sources said.
22 Aug 2024
KarnatakaGovernment considering caste count in next census: Report
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is reportedly contemplating the inclusion of a caste count in the upcoming Census.
04 Aug 2024
DY Chandrachud'We'll file review petition against SC/ST subclassification verdict': Chirag Paswan
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has declared that the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) will submit a review petition against the Supreme Court's recent verdict on subclassification within the reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
21 Jul 2024
Ajay Rai'Not well thought out': Jayant Chaudhary on Kanwar eatery order
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary has disapproved of the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial order regarding eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes, labeling the decision neither "well thought out" nor "well-reasoned."
21 Jul 2024
AIMIMCongress seeks LS deputy speaker's post ahead of Budget session
The government convened an all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, which will commence on July 22 and last until August 12. The Budget session will take place on Tuesday.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi Cabinet 3.0: Rahul calls out BJP for dynasty politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of practicing dynasty politics, dubbing the National Democratic Alliance ministry as a "parivar mandal" or family circle.
11 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Opposition slams BJP over Cabinet portfolio allocation
The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has taken a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners over the allocation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.
10 Jun 2024
BiharWho are the youngest, oldest ministers in PM Modi's Cabinet
A total of 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State (Mos), and five MoS (independent charge) took oaths along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
09 Jun 2024
BangladeshHow will BJP accommodate JD(U), TDP in Modi 3.0 Cabinet
All eyes will be on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (June 9) as Narendra Modi prepares to take the oath as prime minister for the third time at a grand ceremony.
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi may stake claim for government formation after NDA meeting
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance will likely meet President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday evening to stake claim to form the new government, reports said.
05 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi's swearing-in ceremony likely on June 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet tendered their resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
29 May 2024
BegusaraiBihar: Schools remain open at 47 degrees Celsius, students faint
Numerous students reportedly fainted and felt unwell due to the soaring temperatures amid an extreme heatwave sweeping across Bihar.
29 Apr 2024
Amit ShahShah's helicopter has 'narrow escape', government denies report
A video depicting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter departing from Bihar's Begusarai was initially reported as having a "narrow escape" on Monday.
04 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi campaigns for 'little brother' Chirag Paswan in Jamui
Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned for Chirag Paswan on Thursday and said he was happy the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader had taken over the role of his father, Ram Vilas Paswan.
20 Mar 2024
Rahul GandhiAhead of polls, Bihar's Pappu Yadav merges JAP with Congress
Prominent Bihar politician Pappu Yadav on Wednesday merged his Jan Adhikar Party with the Congress in New Delhi.
18 Mar 2024
Nitish KumarLok Sabha polls: Mahagathbandhan in Bihar faces 'conflict' over seat-sharing
Even as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections near, the Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar is still struggling with seat-sharing arrangements.
18 Mar 2024
Nitish KumarNDA shares Bihar seat allocation for Lok Sabha polls
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday announced the distribution of seats among its coalition members in Bihar.
07 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsINDIA bloc attempts coup, offers seats to BJP's Bihar ally
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has reportedly attempted a political coup in Bihar before the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Aug 2023
BiharBihar journalist's murder: 4 accused arrested, 4 still absconding
The Bihar Police has arrested four persons in connection with the murder of journalist Vimal Yadav, who was shot dead at his home in Bihar's Araria district on Friday.
17 Jul 2023
Lok Janshakti PartyUncle vs nephew: LJP factions reluctant on BJP's merger attempt
In a bid to prevent the division of votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called on both factions of Bihar's erstwhile Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) to merge.
09 Jul 2023
Narendra ModiWill decide soon: Chirag Paswan on return to NDA
Chirag Paswan, the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has dropped hints of his return to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
15 Nov 2022
BiharNo alliance with Chirag Paswan until he apologizes: Pashupati Paras
Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) president and Union minister, Pashupati Paras, has dismissed reports of his party joining hands with his estranged nephew Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).
08 Sep 2021
BiharBihar's political temperature rises as Chirag Paswan meets Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar's political temperature rose by a few notches on Wednesday as Lok Janshakti Party MP Chirag Paswan met RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in Patna to invite the latter to an event marking his father Ram Vilas Paswan's first death anniversary a few days later.
03 Sep 2021
BiharBihar MLA on train in undergarments scandalizes co-passengers
The opposition in Bihar on Friday found fresh ammunition against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) after a video of a party MLA traveling by a New Delhi-bound train in undergarments went viral.
15 Jun 2021
BiharDay after coup, Chirag Paswan removed as LJP chief
Chirag Paswan was on Tuesday removed as the chief of the Lok Janshakti Party, a party founded by his father Ram Vilas Paswan.
14 Jun 2021
Bihar5 LJP MPs rally against Chirag Paswan, support uncle Pashupati
Five of the six MPs from the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) have joined hands against their leader Chirag Paswan - leaving him isolated and marking a big development in Bihar's politics.
03 Nov 2020
Madhya PradeshBihar: Voting for 94 seats begins, Tejashwi Yadav in fray
The second phase of Bihar's Assembly polls began today amid high-security and restrictions, levied considering the coronavirus pandemic.
08 Oct 2020
BiharUnion Minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies at 74
In an unfortunate development, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has passed away, his son Chirag Paswan confirmed on Thursday evening. He was 74 years old.
06 Oct 2020
BiharBihar elections: JD(U)-BJP reach 50:50 seat-sharing deal; NDA snubs Paswan
The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar on Tuesday announced the seat-sharing formula of its constituent parties for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
07 Jun 2019
Mumbai'Bigg Boss 13' contestants list leaked: Details here
Every year, there's a lot of buzz around probable participants on popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss, right before its premiere.
03 Jun 2018
BiharPaswan meets Shah; seeks ordinance on Dalit-crimes, special-status for Bihar
Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan today met BJP President Amit Shah, seeking an ordinance to restore the original provisions of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and called for ensuring reservation in promotion for the community.
